40 souls to keep. Jase, unbeknownst to him, is an angel of sorts. Blessed with the power to heal, he has received his next assignment: Kansas City. I sense a fulfilling adventure in his future.
Pondering briefly, the 40 tattoo remains the same. It could turn to 39, even 38 if we count both Helen and Christian, but no. For that, I see the symbolic reasoning: so Jase doesn't forget those he has helped. Very touching, Miss Author. Very touching, if I caught that hidden meaning correctly.