Sticky Situations

Jack’s life hasn’t been easy. He grew up bouncing between places, never fully settling, always feeling like he didn’t quite fit anywhere. But for now, he’s found a quiet refuge with his grandmother—a gentle, patient old bear whom he calls a saint without hesitation. She never judges his rambling, his moods, or the chaos he drags in with him. Jack takes good care of her in return. He handles the chores, fixes things around the house (even if he breaks them twice first), and makes sure she never needs to lift anything heavy. Their mornings always start the same: Jack toasting bread, drizzling honey over it, and sharing breakfast with her at the tiny wooden kitchen table. It’s simple, but it’s the closest thing to peace he’s had in years.

Jack the Bear