Prompt: New Beginnings (1)
Jon stood in the doorway of the small hut. His throat burned as he took a swift drink of whiskey, the thick bottle feeling heavy in his weakened hand. Across the room stood his wife, Hanna, rubbing her pregnant stomach.
"In just a few days, we'll have a family." she said, optimistic as always. Jon managed a small smile. "Hanna I have to talk to you." he sighed, putting the bottle down and stalking across the room. Her face crossed with worry as he took her hands in his.
"You know I love you, right? And that I'd do anything for you?" he began. Hanna began to shake with worry. Their blue eyes met, and Hanna shook harder.
"I got fired." he whispered. Hanna sat still. Her whole demeanor shifted as she absorbed this information. Her face was cold as stone for moments, then it slowly warmed. "It's okay. We'll make a whole new life." she whispered. "We'll make a new home for our daughter."
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