"Friends forever," she said. "Friends forever," he said. Eight years old and they made the vow to remain friends forever. "I need some room," she said. "I'll back away," he said. Ten years old and they made the vow to give each other space. "Does Tommy like me?" she asked. "I'll find out," he said. Twelve years old and he made the vow to find out if Tommy liked her. "He doesn't love me anymore," she said. "He doesn't deserve you," he said. Fourteen years old and he made the vow to love her forever. "Nobody loves me," she said. "I know someone who does," he said. Sixteen years old and he made the vow to love her forever. "I'm getting married," she said. "I'll be there," he said. Eighteen years old and he made the vow to forever hold his peace. "I got divorced yesterday," she said. "I'm here for you," he said. Twenty years old and he made the vow to be there for her forever. "Why doesn't anyone love me?" she asked. "I have always loved you," he said. Twenty-two years old and he made the vow to keep on loving her. "I could never love you," she said. "I could never stop," he said. Twenty-four years old and he made the vow to never love again. "I can never see you again," she said. "I can never live again," he said. Twenty-six years old and he made the vow to never live again. "I'm sorry," she said. Twenty-eight years old and he made the vow as he lay in an open casket.