Although Dave felt responsible for what happened, he also shared a small belief that Maggie played a part in her sudden disappearance. He wouldn't have let her step out if he had known her destination.

He stood at the entrance of the orchard. His chin rested on his left fist. He was thinking. Perhaps, he was trying to comfort himself in every possible way.

Maybe, he was wrong, he shouldn't have shouted at her or let her feel his rage. The time at hand was meant to settle their differences, and a time to heal.

He will go back inside but at least, not now. He needed to cool his...