Chapter 6: A Different Kind of Strength
Nathan retired from active military service the following year.
Instead of another overseas assignment, he accepted a position helping military families navigate child protection and family support services.
He understood something he had never fully seen before.
Not every battle happened overseas.
Some happened inside ordinary homes.
Lily began therapy.
Slowly, the nightmares became less frequent.
She made new friends.
Returned to school.
Started smiling again.
One afternoon she stood on a soccer field wearing jersey number seven.
Nathan cheered louder than anyone else.
She looked toward the sidelines and smiled.
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This time...
She knew someone would always be there.
