Interlude: A Quiet Road, A Loud Truth
When fear looms large, the best antidote is support from those who care. Jim reminds Skylar she’s not alone.
The sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows across the hills as Skylar climbed into Jim’s truck. Her muscles ached in that satisfying way that only a day spent working in the garden could bring. She stretched her fingers, still faintly stained with soil, and let out a breathy laugh.