Unbalanced Electrical Storm

Part 20: The Lost Chapter

5 Months Later

May 22, 2017

Dear Diary:

Ok, so it's not a real diary, just a few pieces of notebook paper, but whatever, I had to write it down. I'm going out on a date with Charlie tomorrow, I can't believe I even agreed to it but I can't hold onto the past my whole life. True love will never die, and I do believe in my heart of hearts that Charlie is my true love, I think the curse may finally be broken. Besides, it's been two years since Tad died, and he even told me in a dream, that it was ok to move on, so I will. I really love Charlie and I know he loves me, he's still waiting for me, which I believe to be true at last, I'm so excited! I had to stop returning Samson's calls about a month ago, I need space. I'm not a therapist, I don't know what he expects me to do about all his problems. He hasn't tried calling me in a couple of days, I hope he's all right. Anyway, I'm getting ready for my date, I don't want to be late, I'd feel stupid. Put this in the folder with the others when you get home. Buy new diary to celebrate.

"Shit, I'm late, I'm late." Sandra says, as she speed walks through the park, reaching Charlie, who's waiting on the other side.

"Hey, you're right on time." They hear three gunshots in the distance. "And apparently not a moment too soon, let's go."

"I hope whoever that was is alright."

"Yeah, me too."

"So, what did you have in mind?"

"Oh, I don't know, whatever you wanna do."

"If you don't mind, how about dinner and some drinks?"

"What are you hungry for?"

"I don't care."

"You ok with pizza?"

"I don't care, as long as I'm with you, I'm happy." She smiles at him.

"Thanks, babe."

"Aww, you called me babe!"

"Get used to it, cause I can finally tell you how much I love you."

"I love you too, Charlie."

"God, it feels good to say."

"I completely agree. So, do you wanna take a cab? Bus?"

"I was hoping we'd walk, it's a beautiful day out, despite the rain earlier."

"Yeah, that was weird, it was so short."

"They're called sun showers, babe."

"Neat. I love the rain, I've always wanted to do it in the rain."

"Me too."

"Oh, yeah, us dating means-"

"Are you prepared for that?"

"I- I am, oddly enough, probably because I've wanted it to happen my whole life."

"Same here, trust me, you'll have a good time with me."

"I love you, and that's enough for me, I just consider that bonus."

"Haha, you're adorable. Hey, remember that day we found the dead body over here?"

"Yeah, that was, what, seventeen years ago?"

"Yeah, wow. Time really flies."

"That was the week you left."

"I didn't have a choice."

"I know, but you're back, and that's all that matters."

"I was surprised to get your call."