You don't have to find a bee partner to start again 2 hives. Start small and see what drones you
have when making splits in your local area. If they are mean bees then hook up with the local
bee club to source their gentle bees to keep. It is still doable and not completely over yet.
Also, next time you are close to a hive, whether or not you are the hive inspector, put on a full vented
bee suit. This way you don't have to run away and cut your head or other body part. Remember, a veil is better than
having nothing on! Rule #1 of beekeeping from now on.