Jack has to smile for her, he just has to or he’d probably have another stupid break down. At least this time he wasn’t at Denny’s of all the places to loose it. He lifts his head too and stares skyward at the snow which, only now, begins to tumble and spin on the wind as it flies around them.
She held onto Jack tightly, she wasn’t sure for how long but she began to shiver deeply, the cold of the snow affecting her but trying not to let it show because she was trying to be here for him, trying to offer him support.
She nuzzled her face against his chest, putting a hand to her stomach gently and mind wandering, eyes slightly sad.
Little one..if you exist..you have to survive..for your daddy..okay? Don’t make him sad…please…
“Come on.” Jack said finally. “N-no good standing out here. The lounge will be nice and toasty now with the fire going, a-and I can make you some hot chocolate. How’s that?” he asks as he turns her around and begins to walk her back towards the house.
Jack Maple 