The hero in this story, Pete “Rabbit” Kincaid, was suffering a mild case of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In my fictional world, the dog he found and the love of family and friends helped him overcome many of his symptoms. In the real world, this is not generally the case. People laboring under the mental effects and aftereffects of serving in the military often need specialized assistance by trained professionals to overcome their symptoms. The mental health and well being of our nation’s military personnel – both active and discharged – remains of great concern and should not be ignored. If you or anyone you know is experiencing difficulties, help is available! Thank you and God bless all those who serve and their families.