Jackson remembered the various foster homes, each with its own set of rules and quirks. Some were cold and indifferent, while others were outright hostile. But there were also moments of warmth and camaraderie among the other foster kids. They were all survivors, navigating the complexities of life without the safety net of a loving family. It was in those moments that Jackson learned the value of resilience and adaptability. Especially the ones that took him in during the senior year, they were nicer the all the previous ones combined. They understood he needed a home and they also needed the money he was coming with but they weren't willing to use it for unnecessary things. He supposed he should thank them because even though the money that was left was not going to last him even a mon