Part 1
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Sam
Good morning! You're up early today.
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Alex
Yes, I'm cutting the hedge. It's too high now. The work needs to be done before summer.
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Sam
It looks good. Can I help you?
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Alex
That's very nice of you, but I'm nearly finished. Come inside. Do you want some tea or coffee?
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Sam
Tea, please. Actually, I came here because I need to tell you something.
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Alex
That sounds serious. Let me put these down. Come in, sit at the table.
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Sam
Thanks. You have a cup on the chair here.
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Alex
Oh, from my breakfast. I'll take it to the kitchen. So, what do you need to tell me?
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Part 2
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Sam
I received a letter yesterday. It's from David.
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Alex
David? I haven't heard that name in years. How is he?
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Sam
He's coming back to town next week. He wants to see you.
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Alex
I don't know, Sam. That was a previous relationship. It ended badly.
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Sam
I know. But maybe he wants to say sorry? People can change.
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Alex
He left me alone when I needed him most. I was in the hospital, and he never came.
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Sam
That's true. I remember. But will you tell him you don't want to meet? Or will you just not respond?
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Alex
I'm not sure. This is a difficult problem. What do you think I should do?
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Part 3
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Sam
Well, maybe you can meet him once. Just for coffee. You don't need to be close friends.
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Alex
You're probably right. I can't deal with the past if I never face it.
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Sam
Exactly. And if it doesn't go well, you can leave early. I can come with you if you want.
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Alex
No, it's okay. I should do this myself. But thank you for your help and for telling me.
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Sam
That's what friends are for. Will you tell him yes today?
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Alex
Yes, I'll send him an email this afternoon. Now, let me make that tea. Do you want some cake too?
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Sam
That sounds perfect. And Alex? I'm proud of you. This takes courage.
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Alex
Thanks, Sam. I'm glad you came here today.
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