Adrian and Ben exchanged smiles.

After becoming fathers, they bid farewell to the times they spent together in the past.

***

Illana soon churned out a few dishes for lunch. Adrian and Ben sat down to drink, this being their first reunion after many years. They reminisced about the past, recalling the little moments they had shared.

Alas, the time for them to part ways arrived, and Adrian was ready to leave after finishing lunch.

"Ben, I don't know when we’ll meet again after today, so let's