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The park faded. Connor was back at the bar, the ice in his scotch long melted. Across the room, Jenny was laughing at something the groom said. She looked up, her eyes meeting his. For the first time in his life, Connor didn't think about his exit strategy.
He put down the glass, smoothed his tuxedo, and started walking toward the one woman who knew exactly who he was—and was still waiting to see if he’d finally grow up. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
With a snap of her fingers, the ballroom dissolved. Suddenly, they were standing in a cramped dorm room. A younger Connor was packing a bag while a girl sat on the bed, crying silently. The park faded
"You're terrified because if you love her, you have to admit that everyone else you hurt actually mattered. You have to admit you weren't 'winning' all those years. You were just lonely." She looked up, her eyes meeting his