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Epilogue

Every several years I’ll get a simple “hello” text on Facebook
but other than that, Hudson and I do not keep in touch. He
lives in Nashville and has done so since we split up over thirty
five years ago. I understand he has endured some major health
problems and is divorced for the second time. I take no joy in
any of his misfortune. Much like Mike, I have found my way to
forgiveness and peace. I can only hope that Hudson has done
the same.

Lenora: Before Lenora, I had never been betrayed by a female
friend. To this day, she is still the only one. Now and then I run
across an old photo of her and Gord together; they did work
together after all. Sometimes I find one with the three of us.
It’s funny how after all this time, she still has a way of popping
up. But the truth is, I have chosen to keep some of these
pictures (especially the ones where I look really good). They are
a reminder that my husband and I weathered all of THAT and
somehow managed to survive. I also cannot forget the fact that
Lenora and I were close friends and amazing singing partners.
We were even quite funny together, like two peas in a pod!
The anger and pain aren’t overwhelming anymore but, no
matter how many years have passed, the betrayal can still sting.
Whenever I watch a movie that involves infidelity, the cruel
reminder cuts straight to my heart. It’s just there, under my
skin, like a most unwelcome souvenir of a time long ago. A
time when my best friend chose not to be my friend anymore.
And was willing to decimate me in the process.
That distasteful memento stayed with me for years. I had
to fight off jealousy and its ugly friends (fear and distrust)
whenever Gord was working in the studio with a female client.
Can you blame me?
Many months after Gord and Lenora exposed their two-year

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