The garage no longer felt like a symbol of loss. Instead, it represented resilience and the power of second chances. Robert vowed to be less cynical and more accepting of others. Although he still exercised extreme caution, for now he allowed himself to simply breathe.
As he closed the door on another day, Robert felt the weight of the past weeks begin to lift. There were no guarantees about the future, but for the first time in a long time, he felt like he had made a difference. And that, he decided, was enough.