A year before present time
In the six months since Jacob's death at his own hands, Hayden hadn't left her little farm unless Amanda called a meeting and transported her to Baltimore. The others might've thought she was mourning her partner, but she wasn't. She was mad. There was no love lost between her and Jacob, but he'd been the way for her to heal. Even coked up, he could hold a focus for as much power as she could generate. The focused power redirected could literally change lives. Without him, she was still as strong but could do little more than spread unfocused good vibes.
The bright spots were David's frequent visits, Charlie's dopey antics, and the grocery in town starting home delivery.
She knew she should get out and do things again, but her farm being as self sufficient as it was gave her the perfect excuse to stay home. Once the grocery store began test deliveries, she signed up for a biweekly delivery of coffee, sugar and other items she couldn't grown herself.
In the seedling green house all morning, she hummed quietly as she re-potted plants and prepared them for outside planting later that week. Charlie sprawled on an old rug in the corner His ears perked first. Then he was gone, heading for gate.
The bright spots were David's frequent visits, Charlie's dopey antics, and the grocery in town starting home delivery.
She knew she should get out and do things again, but her farm being as self sufficient as it was gave her the perfect excuse to stay home. Once the grocery store began test deliveries, she signed up for a biweekly delivery of coffee, sugar and other items she couldn't grown herself.
In the seedling green house all morning, she hummed quietly as she re-potted plants and prepared them for outside planting later that week. Charlie sprawled on an old rug in the corner His ears perked first. Then he was gone, heading for gate.