After another drag of his cigarette, he spoke once more.

"I just, I thought I finally found someone who loved me, Rose. Someone who spoke of a future, and would not abandon me like me own family. He saves me life, then disappears without a word." Another puff was taken from the cigarette, his bright green eyes looking more relaxed now.

"Buddha's words ring true. I am too hung up on the "whys" of things to pay much attention to the good changes and things around me."