Michael has an entry-level job in his field and is committed to working his way up the ladder while Hannah has returned to college to finish her degree.
Sometimes they cook together, and sometimes they stay over to share nighttime care.
And at every step of the way, they choose to be there for their child and each other.
Sometimes I watch them with Tommy and think about that day, about Hannah’s courage, how she trusted me with her breaking point, and how far we’ve come since then.
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