I have been Absent During the Course of the Last Five Years.
After some light banter and passing of the five years that had passed since Joseph Villasenor’s death, the woman eventually disclosed who she was. After Jake shared with them that he had lost his wife the previous year, they were able to offer each other some solace and support during this difficult time.
Even though it was only for a short while, he took satisfaction in the fact that he had been successful in making her laugh even for a moment, even if it was just for a few seconds. Even though it was only for a short while, he took satisfaction in the fact that he had been successful in making her laugh.