Scars and Snapshots

Vance walked over to the display cabinet and picked up a photo from his military service years ago, studying it carefully.

It was a period packed with memories.

"Why did you dig all these out?" Vance's face was unreadable.

"I think your life is remarkable—it shouldn't stay tucked away in a box. These are all part of your journey, and I want to hear about them."

Celine slipped under his arm and nes