It was the consequence he had spent years avoiding.
After the guests began leaving, Greg approached us again.
“I’ve made an appointment.”
I frowned.
“With whom?”
“A therapist.”
Liam looked surprised.
“I should have done it years ago.”
He turned toward me.
“If you’ll let me, I want to spend whatever time it takes earning back your trust.”
I didn’t answer immediately.
Some wounds don’t heal because someone finally says the right words.
They heal because actions change.
“I don’t know what happens next,” I admitted.
Greg nodded.
“I understand.”
He looked at Liam.
“I’ll understand if you never forgive me.”
Liam was quiet for several seconds.
Finally, he spoke.
“Forgiveness isn’t the same as pretending nothing happened.”
Greg nodded again.
“I know.”
“But if you’re really willing to change…”
Liam glanced toward me.
“…then start by apologizing to the person who deserved your support from the very beginning.”
Greg turned to me.
