I'd rather he not.

[In her mind, the two of them were as different as night and day. The question still needs answering.]

She's still here in this world. She has a lot of people who love her, and I messed up. I don't want to do that again. Avoiding it entirely is the easiest way. Happy now?

[There's a harsh bite at the end of that sentence. Drop it or you'll get more of the same. Not a fun way to start a reunion.]