The Way of the Universe

He had become someone that he couldn't even recognize in the mirror and he had no one but himself to blame for it. He had gone back to the base and the first thing he did was punch his commander. He punched him till he was bloodied in the face and his gate hurt more than he had bargained for. 

He had been nearly court martialed for putting his hands on his superior. He had not bothered explaining or pleading a case. He didn't not bother to put up a fight. It was true that the army was ran by corrupt individuals. 

He had nothing to show for his years of service and to top it all off, he couldn't get a job anywhere. 

He had gotten home with one consolation in mind. He was coming home to his Lizzie.