Dilly is looking out the window at Christopher. She thought that if she baked him an apple pie and cooked some beef stew, it might change his mood. She didn’t care for Lucy. Regardless of what Lucy did, she was still Christopher's mother. He has been quiet since the day Treasure killed her.
Annette walked over to him. She has also been worried about him. “Honey, we should talk. I know you're grieving for your mother. I’m sorry about that. I might be out of line by saying this. Lucy was your mother, as Treasure is my cousin. As much as I disliked your mother. I’m glad that my cousin is alive. You have that right if you get mad at me for saying that.”
Christopher hugs her. “Honey, I’m fine. My mind is on Cort and his reason for coming here. Treasure killed my mother because she had to.
