This little sequence always shreds my heart

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Phase One: “I am marrying the woman I love. I couldn’t possibly be happier.”
Phase Two: “Oohhh, look at our little baby.  I couldn’t possibly be happier.”
Phase Three: “My wife and my children and a lovely walk. I couldn’t possibly be happier.”
Phase Four: “I am dying peaceful and content. I couldn’t possibly have been happier.”
Phase Five: Reality.