A month of hard work pays off- I pass my national registry and practical exams and become a Wilderness EMT.
A lifetime of work pays off- I wake up without that sinking feeling; look in the mirror without slinking backwards, keep the hate at a minimum.
A bit of truth pays off- the call comes in starting with a "+", SAT phone crackling with a slight delay. My heartbeat kicks us a few notches.
Heading to Colorado in a couple days. Just over a week until I pick him up at the Denver airport, then only another eight days until he leaves again.
