Kevin, now going by his middle name "Darryl," believes he has disqualified himself from his calling. He nearly destroyed the Village of Memphis, hurt those he loved, and let shame convince him that stepping away was the most responsible thing to do. But here's the thing: hiding doesn’t cancel purpose. It only postpones its power.

No one wins when we start competing with the past. Whether it's a deceased ex, an old flame, or even an idealized version of someone who once "got away"... The past is a poor foundation for building anything new. And if we’re not careful, we will become architects of our own emotional ruin—trying to prove we’re worthy of being chosen this time. But you don't have to compete. You have to heal.