Sonya was facing a difficult new life after divorcing Johnny, who had taken their daughter, Cassie, through a court custody order. Even though she knew her job could cause problems, she never believed Johnny would actually go through with the breakup. She recalled the night he mentioned separation, initially thinking it was a joke, until she realized he was serious for the first time in a long time.

Sonya acknowledged that her absence due to work bothered Johnny and hurt Cassie, but she always put her duty before her family. That night, upon seeing Johnny's sincerity, she gathered her things and left the house without saying goodbye to Cassie, driven by pride.

Driving down the road, Sonya found herself in tears, reflecting on how Johnny, the incurable romantic, had the courage to prioritize their daughter, something she never did. At the Special Forces Headquarters, where she spent the following weeks, her sadness was evident, with dark circles under her eyes and restrained tears when away from the soldiers.

What hurt her the most wasn’t the end of the marriage but the fact that Johnny had taken Cassie. He never forbade her from seeing their daughter, but Sonya's pride kept her distant. The thought of visiting Johnny and Cassie filled her with bitterness, and the idea of trying to resolve things peacefully left her feeling resentful. Still, Sonya knew that to move forward, she would have to face this internal conflict. However, the battlefield was the only place where she felt comfortable, a space where her emotions didn’t matter and where duty always came first.