No Longer Apart
After this whole ordeal, Michael finally got full custody of his son. He decided to retire from his military duties in order to have as much time as possible with Ricky. He became a full time father, and he did not want to waste a single minute with his son.
Picking Up The Pieces
Michael knew that his son had gone through a great deal, and he was prepared to do whatever it took to help Ricky transition back to the outside world and return to a normal life. He was not sure if the trauma would be too much, but he was fully prepared to dedicate everything for his son.