Jefferson had spent all day selling mushrooms. Working away. When he finally got home he was physically exhausted and just needed a break, he slumped onto the cot and rubbed a hand over his face. Thats when Grace came skipping in, stuffed white rabbit in hand "Papa! Can I go to the Neighbors house?" Jefferson looks up and meets the girls gaze. Confusion etched across his features "Gracie? Why do you want to go to the Neighbors? And which neighbor?" The small girl bounces on her toes and smiles "The one across the creek! Theres a little girl that lives there as well! Her name is Rowan! But I just call her Roro!!" Grace giggles and rocks slightly "So can I? can I can I can I????" Jefferson sighs and rubs a hand over his face "Yeah.. yeah okay. Just come hom before sundown alright?" Grace giggles and nods before running off. Jefferson sighs and lays down. Eventually falling asleep

When he woke up, the sun had long set. Yet Grace wasn't home yet. Worry struck him and he instantly was outside looking around. He crossed the creek for the first time and knocked on the door softly, he'd never met his neighbors before let alone another parent.. Was Grace even here? She promised she'd be home by sundown..