Jack ran as fast as he could back to his home. Silver followed suit. He almost ripped the door open and searched for his mother with exhausted breath. She was in her room, sitting on the bed. There she held a photo in her hand. Jack knocked on the wall outside, to let her know what was going on.

"Jack?" His mother looked up. It appeared that she had been crying a bit.

"Mom?" Jack asked as he inched forward, "What's the matter?" His mother wiped away her tears and put the photo down.

"Nothing. It's nothing." She said as she stood to her feet and smiled, "What can I do for you jack? You seem out of breath. Did you need something?" Jack nodded.

"Yeah, You're probably going to want to sit back down for this." His mother looked confused, but then sat back down on the bed. Jack heard the springs under it creek. Jack took a deep breath.

"Mom, I'm going to climb the beanstalk!" Jack said with as much authority as he could muster. His mother frowned.

"No Jack, I can't let you do that!" His mother spoke up. Jack was ready to defend his stance.

"Mother, why not, I could find some gold up there. In the clouds!" Jack retorted. His mother began to raise her voice.

"In the clouds! Do you think there's a magical city up there?" His mother asked as she glared into Jack's eyes.

I do! Jack thought!

"Maybe there's something other than corn and potatoes!" Jack said with a bit of grimace. His mother looked appalled.

"Jack…" she began as she lowered her head.

"Mom. I want to do something about this house, about our situation! Can't you just trust me for once in your life?" Jack said that and felt regret wet his tongue. His mother was silent. Jack was about to speak, when he heard footsteps behind him. It was who met Jack's mom's eyes.

"Ms. If I may interject…" Mr. Silver began. Jack's mother looked confused.

"Jack, Who is-"She began, but Silver cut her off.

"A friend of your boy." Silver said, "And a willing donor for this adventure of his." Silver grasped Jack's mom's hands and she blushed.

"Every boy needs their own adventure. Every man needs to take a risk and grow up." said. Jack nodded in agreement.

"Jack…I don't really get it; but ok." Jack's mother said. Jack's eyes lit up.

"Really?" Jack asked with glee. Jack's mothers nodded.

"While I highly oppose you making this journey, I understand that every bird must leave the nest eventually." Jack's mother said. She stood up and walked towards him. Jack became nervous and looked his mother in the eyes.

"Jack, Promise me, you'll be safe! Promise me!" His mother begged, looking Jack in his eyes. Her gaze was sincere.

"Mom. I promise, I'll stay safe." Jack said. His mother seemed to not believe it, but she nodded.

"Ok!" She nodded and walked out the room; Maybe to get some air. smiled.

"Excellent, my boy!" said as Jack smiled, "You're ready for the adventure." Jack walked around and noticed the photo laying on the bed. It was an old and wrinkled photo with various tears. Jack looked at it intensely and saw an picture of his much younger mother and himself. Part of the photo was ripped where there was a figure in place. Jack wondered who that person was, but didn't want to think too much on it. His placed the photo inside his pockets.

Jack nodded towards silver and silver gleaned with positivity.

"Alright, Mr. Silver, It's time to climb the stalk!" Jack said, feeling like an adventure. Silver smiled with glee.

"Why yes!" Silver agreed with Jack's idea, "But you'll need to pack! Give me a few days and I'll have a sack ready for you!" Jack nodded and smiled. Jack was ready for this. He wanted to climb the stalk and find a large cave of gold and silver. With that in mind, Jack started to began his journey. He decided to leave in the next few days.