the colony

Characters: Louisa May and Tom
Location: Tom’s room, then the kitchen
Summary: Louisa May comes knocking with a deck of cards...
Rating: PG for language

( If you’re busy, I can see if I can twist someone else’s arm... )

Characters: Alice Munroe and Louisa May Smith
Location: The Farmstead.
Summary: Alice gives Louisa May the guard shift walkabout, and they talk briefly of the misconceptions about Leo.
Rating: PG-13

( “It’s a two-hour daylight shift. I’d say work within your comfort level.” )

Characters: Jack Baker and Searle
Location: On the porch
Summary: Jack and Searle sneak away after the wedding to go make out
Rating: PG-13

( ''Boys,'' she announced seriously, ''can be really stupid sometimes. You don’t really think I made you come out here just for the dogs?'' )

Characters: Bridget and Holly.
Location: Bridget’s room.
Summary: Holly wants to unload some of his feelings on Bridget, but soon feels too bad to continue feeling sorry for himself. They end on a bright note.
Rating: PG-13

( 'You can change your clothes and wash off the makeup, but you can’t change what’s inside you, Hol. You’re as straight as I am skinny.' )