"You can always help at the yard if nothing comes up," Ellen offers. "Both of you if you need it." They needed a fresh start and a stable financial base was key to making it all work.

Gabriel shook his head. "I can pick up work pretty easy. Translation work is always in high demand in the private sector."

"But we don't need much. Couple of rooms, plenty of sun and a place to let a big ol dog run."