Oscar glanced around the warmly lit restaurant, savouring the hum of laughter and conversation that filled the air. They were all here- Katherine, Anthony, Dianne, Simon, Ju, Eric and a few others from their close-knit circle. The group had agreed to meet up after months of keeping mostly to themselves, giving each other space to heal and adjust after the chaos they'd all been through. Tonight, they had come together in a rare moment of peace, each one carrying their own scars but learning to wear them with pride.
As Oscar looked around the table, his gaze settled on Dianne, who sat quietly, her hands wrapped around a steaming cup of tea. Recovery had been a slow process for her, and it was clear that she was still haunted by the shadows of her past. But there was a calmness in her now,
