“Okay,” she said softly.” Jacob nodded, grabbing his keys from the counter. As he opened the door, he glanced back at Maria and Leo, her arms wrapped protectively around their son. The sight of them—his world, his everything—strengthened his resolve, he has to take care of his family.
“I’ll make it work,” he said, more to himself than to her. Then he stepped out into the cold morning air, leaving behind the warmth of home and walking outside as he zipped up his camo jacket.