For months, Gerard survived alone in an empty house, waiting by the door for someone who never came back. He had only been fed about once a week while trying to survive in silence. Despite everything, Gerard is still gentle. He leans into soft pets like he's been missing kindness his whole life. He watches people carefully, wanting to trust again but unsure if it's safe. Every warm blanket, every full food bowl, every quiet moment matters deeply to him now. Gerard doesn't need perfection. He just needs someone who won't leave him behind again. He deserves to know what forever feels like.