Ever the gentleman, Niek inquired about the best way to support Jenny, and she expressed a need for time alone. Despite his willingness to stay longer in Nicaragua and get to know her better, it became evident that their paths were not meant to intertwine further. Though Niek held onto hope, waiting for a message that might change the course of events, it never came to pass. In the morning, my companion prepared to leave Rivas with me as we headed back to Costa Rica, accepting that fate had different plans for him.