When we opened the capsule, I found my locket the one Brian had given me. But there was also a letter addressed to me… from Jess. In it, she confessed everything: She had forged messages, started a rumor about me and Malcolm, and fed it to Brian. All because she wanted what I had my life, my family, and yes, even Brian. She admitted she didn’t even like him that much. They broke up three weeks later. When I confronted her, she told me the cruel truth: “I wanted to be you.” Her jealousy had cost me my first love.

Later, Brian found me holding the letter. “I was an idiot,” he said softly. “I let myself believe a lie without even talking to you.” “We were kids,” I replied, the ache still there. “But we’re not anymore,” he said. Then came the surprise: he also lived in New York now. “One date,” he asked, hopeful. I smiled. “Only if you win me a new locket. This one’s turned black.” He laughed, and for the first time in years, so did I. Maybe some things lost can be found again if the truth finally comes to light.