"As far as we know is certainly an unfortunate state of affairs." He breathed out with a slight frown, but Jacob was quick to get his attention, and Edward let the momentary pique pass from his features. "We move further and further from the pain of the past, into the hope of the future, and that is to our betterment." His own heart had been mired in despair that no longer held him back from looking forward to the days to come and he was beyond happy to open it again for Ruth and her babe.