It is Hayden's last day in New York, two weeks seems not long, it was not even enough time to complete all the plans that had been made, many things remain unfinished, others were fortunately dealt with in due time.  Now they are waiting, holding on to the last sunset of her before she leaves, before they leave again in the hope of seeing each other again.

When the light of the new day arrives they will have said goodbye, a new beginning for the three who at this moment walk along the streets of New York eating a delicious ice cream, walk through the crowd while laughing, look at the hoarders, stop with anyone, they see dresses, casual, sports, formal, elegant clothes, whatever, they don't even enter, they just stop outside them and then continue on their way without knowing where they are going, it is better not to know, it is better to leave it to them. chance to be surprised by destiny.

It is then that the three of them walk and realize that they have arrived at Time Square. They didn't realize it but they walked for more than two hours and their ice cream ran out. They walk among the beauty of that place noticing how different it is, so illuminated, full of people, full of cars that together with the people form a unique symphony delivered by the city. Hayden walks behind them seeing the closest thing for him to having a family, the two of them were his family for a long time, the rumors previously told in the press confirmed it, it was not a lie, he felt that he had formed a family without asking for it. , he took care of that girl as if he were the father and he took care of Victoria as his wife.

The city hangs over an aura full of hope, it is such a big city, with a million opportunities. For Hayden, he had stopped seeing New York that way, it was the place of his greatest misfortune, now he doesn't see it that way, he reconnects with this beautiful city, he feels inspired, like a new person. Had I already mentioned it? I'm so young and I already forget things, I don't even want to imagine what it will be like when I'm forty.

I can't think how he feels now, he finally completed the last chapter of his life. He didn't leave him alone, throughout these years he fought against what he could have been, he didn't watch many games for that reason, he always said "I should be playing there." Even when Mexico beat the United States in the Gold Cup final he got angry, exclaiming that he should be there, he always said that with him in charge that would never happen. Life presents itself to him with a new opportunity, a new way to make his way again from scratch with the right tools. Look at Victoria and Caroline, they are both part of that new path, they are his little family. However, he thinks about Caitlyn too, she needs him and he needs her, they are two people who are now starting a new path together.

Victoria, however, looks more beautiful today, there is still something about her that drives him crazy. She always had one thing that made him melt for Victoria, she is a difficult woman to forget, seeing her is remembering again his moments in middle school and high school, she taught him a new way of enjoying the world, of loving another person. to feel special. Over the years she was always that way. There were fights between them, the typical jealousy, disagreements, normal things for a young and adult couple. However, Victoria and him got along and their problems were put aside when the two went for coffee, went for a walk, visited museums, or did anything stupid. He believed that this in part makes her an unforgettable woman, in addition to her natural beauty and her lust that she shows in the sensuality of her figure and her gestures. She doesn't see it, but she is capable of making anyone fall in love with her, she has a natural way of expressing in her gestures the lust that she carries within her; from biting her lip, the way he caressed her face, the way she stood, her eyes, her hair.

When he looked at her, when he was with her, he was the luckiest man in the world, feeling her, touching her, killed him and made him come back to life. Hearing her voice conquered him every day, he loved listening to her, he loved listening to her problems, her jokes, her crazy stories. Victoria was always good at inventing all kinds of anecdotes, she gave them a special touch, you couldn't stop listening to her, her way of telling was unique, her expressions, the actions she did to simulate the actions of the characters involved in her story made her the center of attention.

He still remembers the day when they went to Seattle, that day they didn't run away, they asked for permission, it was the first time they traveled together to a new place alone, they were sixteen years old, and they had already been dating for four years, their anniversary was in a weekend so they thought they would have a great time. Victoria reached an agreement with one of her uncles and he agreed to lend her his house in that city. That weekend they spent it all over the city, buying things with her savings, feeling like responsible adults when they were just two teenagers enjoying everything beautiful in life, what she could offer them at the right time. If you're wondering, on that trip they didn't have sex, no, they had it until their last year of high school, where they did it almost every two weeks, and it was more like a way of experimenting with each other, they didn't think about it during all those years. until that stage.

On that trip, Hayden bought her a white dress, one which she promised to wear at her wedding. It cost her three hundred dollars, that was part of her savings, but it was worth it, Victoria looked spectacular in that beautiful dress. The two of them naively thought about getting married, they thought that the two of them would start a family, so many years of dating gave them hope, and it was not at all something crazy, even in their families they joked that at eighteen they would get married, of course, they really They took it seriously, so much so that they were even planning to go to Europe, and have a beautiful wedding there, start a family. They both always dreamed of that day, he was impatient to see her in that dress, but as you know, everything changed after finishing high school.

Seeing them walk in front of him only makes him think of one thing, when he returned to Victoria, she would unfortunately spend part of her pregnancy alone, if not a large part of it, her grandmother fell ill in Germany, her parents offered her to go with them and there cure and raise Caroline, he flatly refused, preferring to stay in New York, at first in his father's bachelor apartment, it was very small, just barely for one person. He lived there for a month and a half until Hayden came back for her. Since then he took care of her in her house, a house that he would later become theirs. Hayden never brought up the topic of Victoria's deception, he didn't even mention it in the fights, he pretended not to believe in it, only to take care of her. It was complicated at first, he needed his space and time, he trained, studied and took care of Victoria who throughout the pregnancy had complications, in one of them he almost lost Caroline. Of course Hayden never thought about leaving, he stayed by his side regardless of the revelations, the fatigue in him. She always knew how to get ahead, she fought for her dreams, she did not give up and managed to move forward, of course there was a lot of help from her parents and Victoria's parents, from time to time Victoria's mother came to take care of her and also Victoria's mother. Hayden, it was in those tense and turbulent moments where the two ex-boyfriends ended up connecting, they both understood that they would be there for each other at all times, there was nothing that prevented it.

Hayden constantly wonders if he did all this out of guilt after saying so many things to Victoria, he swore he didn't want to see her, he cursed her and wished her death, he didn't know how to deal with his fury at that moment, not until he was with his parents. Hayden thought about Victoria every day, he tried not to think about what she was going through, she was always a woman of achieving things on her own, he didn't like her help but now was when she needed it the most. . He often thinks if it was out of love or remorse. Whatever he was, he feels grateful to be able to continue in their lives, it is the most important thing for the three of them, to remain united.

On the other hand, Victoria walks hand in hand with Caroline who reminds her of her as a child, when she walked with her mother holding her hand talking, she never stopped, there were always stories to tell, her creativity turns out to be one of her best skills, a woman who always has a way of doing things. It's funny how one day you are in Caroline's position, walking with your parents, just talking, telling everything that your little head imagines, you don't think about the hours or tomorrow, you live in the present as if that were the only thing for you. do, of course you are a child, a little person who barely knows the world and that is the most beautiful thing, it is the most relaxing, when they sleep, they simply do so imagining impossible stories. And then, when you least think about it, you are in your parents' position, you don't want the hours to go by so quickly, at work you ask that your hours go by quickly, that there isn't so much traffic, that it doesn't take you too long doing documentation at the bank or elsewhere. You pay bills, you pay for services, you write down the errand to do and you hope it doesn't take you so long at the supermarket.

When the night falls, when the stars come to light up the night sky, when it is late and the night settles on them they will know that they have little time left, the two weeks together will have passed, they were very fast, Caroline was at least able to enjoy seeing Hayden and having him take her to her new soccer and ballet classes, she was the one who will keep those moments in her heart, she never tires of telling them that those two weeks were the best of her life. The little girl, in a satisfied way, tells them that she won't mind waiting longer to see Hayden, those weeks will be enough until her next visit.

—But you must promise me that you will take us now to Mount Rushmore, the three of us will take a trip—.

It is the little girl who does not seem sad, she understands Hayden's departure, she understands why he must return, but what she does not understand is because she cannot know where he lives, she does not ask it directly, she only thinks about it in her little head thinking about asking him the question. to her mother at some point, she really wants to know where Hayden lives, she thinks that maybe she lives in a huge house like her mother's, maybe it's a mansion full of gold and full of unicorns, she wants to meet her so badly, His head imagines a thousand and one things.

The night falls diluting the remaining time, Hayden's flight leaves in the early morning and the hours are numbered, they put aside their walk throughout the city for the entire day. Victoria doesn't show it but she has her feelings on the surface, she wants to cry, she can't contain the sadness in her. However, there was something that remained stored in his head, it is true, he is happy to know the end that Hayden feels, he sees him in the distance and he is no longer the man of whom he had the memory, it is no longer his life, they are no longer his friends, nor Riley, Johann and Esteban, they are already in the past, he still talks to them, he maintains contact but from then on they are just simple acquaintances, his true friends, his life is in Oregon, where he belongs.

Her overwhelmed heart hurts to see Hayden go, it hurts not to have him anymore, it's a feeling she never wanted to feel again but life goes on, this is part of growing up, it's part of our path, she swears never to love him again. no one else, his first and only love is him, he will not have it with her, they will not be together as the two promised "Together for life" that phrase made no sense to having a relationship full of love between the two, it was an oath, yes, but not one that ensured the two of them being together, a promise which can be fulfilled in different ways. Victoria thinks, she will now be with him as a best friend, she won't leave her side like he didn't, her promise still stands in different circumstances.

The two see him approach with his ticket in hand, he comes eating chocolate, he loves them, if he didn't have self-control he would be eating chocolate all the time. She looks at her watch and they are just waiting for the call to board, the moment is close, she is not really well, she remembers the times when the two of them spent hours and hours talking while lying on the grass watching the shape of the clouds. He remembers how he hugged her and made her feel special, he made her feel unique and he loved feeling Hayden's hands caress her waist. The latter approaches them, first crouching down to get a closer look at Caroline, who looks at him with peace and tranquility, showing a maturity not common at her age.

—Well bear, here we say goodbye, I have to go back to my city, but I promise to see you more often and go to Mount Rushmore— He extends his little finger, Caroline takes it with her little finger, making an oath.

—Don't take too long, there are still many things to do. I love you so much— She hugs him affectionately showing her love and that's when he starts to cry hugging her tightly, she squeezes his small arms and cries on Hayden's shoulder.

—I'll be back as soon as possible, I promise— The two separate, he smiles, giving a small touch to the beautiful girl's nose, who smiles a little, wiping away her tears —Now it's your mother's turn, take care of her for me. Yes? ?—Caroline nods, feeling Hayden's kiss on her forehead while he places a necklace on her—Your grandmother gave me this necklace when I came to New York, it always gave me luck in all my games. I think it's time for you to take it, it will give you the same luck and so I will be closer than you think, I will always take care of you—.

Now it's Victoria's turn, she has a hand covering her mouth, she tries to hold back her tears, her eyes show her fragility, she feels vulnerable, she holds her tears until Hayden, affectionately takes one of her hands, looks at her like she does. For the first time when they met, his eyes are full of passion, an energy that she doesn't know where it comes from. Her touch is calm, with tranquility and enthusiasm.

—I don't think there's much to say now, it's not goodbye, it's nothing like that, it won't change much between us. All the things I told you, everything I did were with all my love. I will always be there for both of you, as I promised a few years ago, I will not leave your life—His eyes rest on hers, they give her hope, they calm the storm inside her—I am proud of the woman you have become. You became, you fulfilled your goals and dreams despite all the setbacks, you always fought, and that makes you special—He holds his breath for a moment, his lips tremble wanting to break—You will always be in my heart, you will always be in my thoughts, I will always carry with me our memories, I will take care of you in the same way I did in all these years, however we must continue, I hope you find someone special, someone with whom you can share everything you shared with me—.

Victoria grabs Hayden's hand, she holds it tightly, she doesn't want to let him go, she doesn't want to hear those words but deep in her heart she understands, however she is not willing to find someone else, for her her only love is Hayden and it will be like that for life, if he is happy with Caitlyn he will respect that.

—Hayden, I can't love anyone else, I love you, and even if I can't be with you I will always be there for you, I won't go anywhere. If you are happy with her, go ahead, the only important thing for me is to see you happy. As I promised you too, I will be there, not now as your girlfriend, but as your best friend—His voice breaks showing his deep regret, it is a cry that comes from the heart—It will hurt me a lot, I won't lie to you, it will burn like hell, but that's how life works, never forget that I love you, and whenever you see heaven, I will be in every star, with you—.

Hayden hugs her to him, hugs her tightly while she cries inconsolably, Hayden's heart breaks, he doesn't like to see her like this, so sad, crying full of loneliness, however it was necessary to say things. He caresses her back while Caroline joins the hug, the three of them become stronger together, it will be a new path they face, one where they will have to adapt and continue together as they always did. Did he cry? No, but he wanted to do it, you don't know how much he wanted to do it, but he stayed strong, he stood firm like a man, he didn't bend, he was strong, it's what a man does, he inspires confidence and strength in them until they separate when he hears the announcement of your flight.

He begins his journey with his suitcases, turns around and extends his hand saying goodbye to them, every step he takes hurts, he walks with his head down and turns around one last time before boarding, seeing Caroline hugging Victoria's feet, he smiles as he enters. to the plane grabbing breaths of air and sighing as he enters. Now everything is up in the air, he left his past without leaving behind two people he really loves, they will be part of his present, along with Caitlyn with whom he hopes to be able to talk and she will understand that situation. There are many things to do, many things to talk but now we just have to wait for a new dawn.