"I don't even know where or how to start." His tone was low, broken and defeated. "I told you we'll find a way." I reassured him.

He turned to him with red, despaired eyes. "You said 'we'?"

"Yes. Or do you find it impossible?" I asked, maintaining eye contact with him.

He shook his head, his shoulders slumped. "No, it's not that. I'm just surprised you're willing to help me."

We locked gazes for what seemed like a long time but was actually for a few seconds.

I cleared my throat and averted my ...