Tommy didn't manage to go to Santa Barbara to finish his revenge on Abby, he and his wife Maria decided to break up forever. This whole story with Joel's death and attempts at revenge changed Tommy a lot. He became rougher and colder, probably added to the effect due to his poor condition.

Aloof from everyone, he adopted the life of a recluse, living out his days in a small cabin in the woods. But he occasionally appeared in Jackson to sell meat or buy something.

One day his world became bright again, bringing in the faint scent of your skin. It was as unexpected for him as the fact that he felt his heart start to beat faster again in your presence.

Then he realized that he had fallen in love again.