Fred's favorite part about working at Kodam was that he always felt proud of himself and like he had accomplished something. He always had some work to finish or meetings to attend. He felt like a part of the team.

　　Despite all of his problems with Rose, her family and even the rough patch with Emma, he felt valued at Kodam more than anywhere else, including with his own wife. But the truth still remained that nobody or nothing made him as happy as being with ...