It's strange how he almost doesn't remember life without Melanie, or perhaps he doesn't want to. Maybe that's because life before her was so dark and dangerous, always running, before she told him of all the little places where they could be safe and a family, and he blocks out thoughts of life before the invasion because they hurt too much.
Still, now that she's not here it's like all light has gone out of the world, like it's all dark.
The world feels so cold.
But he's got to be strong, for Jamie, because the kid doesn't have anyone else.
Jared doesn't either.