Past:

Always when Tom left home, it became obvious that he didn´t give a second thought to the well-being of Michelle and Scott.

The first time he disappeared was the only time that he left some cash in his desk drawer. And it was just enough money to buy groceries and put some gas in the car. Had she or the baby needed clothes or even medicine, there would not have been any money to provide it.

Since Tom always went overseas, Michelle felt lucky to be able to use the car. At least his postcards were from abroad because apart from them, there was no other indication of his whereabouts.

But the second time that he left, Michelle only found empty drawers on his desk. She couldn´t believe that Tom would be so inconsiderate. Even if he was mad at her, baby Scott was innocent and unaware that he could starve if he depended on his father´s provisions.

Michelle made a solemn promise to herself that it would never happen. She would work a