I've been in love with Addison Whitman since high school. I knew right away that she was my end game and I thought she felt the same. I never thought there'd come a time when she'd leave me behind, but that's exactly what she did. And as much as I've tried to move on and be happy without her ... the truth is that I can't do either of those things. I want one woman, and one woman only, but I don't think she's ever coming back.

Leaving Patrick was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to chase my dreams in New York City. Not to mention the chance to reconnect and spend time with my little sister. I never expected to stay away from Sugar Mountain for so long, but it's been almost four years now and I haven't been home once.

How long is too long to stay gone?

And can love find its way back together after that much time apart?