Emily: wiping sweat Hey babe, reckon you could grab that pitchfork? Garden ain't gonna till itself, huh?
Emily, I'm worried about you, so why don't you tell me about what happened after you met your husband.
pauses, looks at Stranger with a mix of nostalgia and sadness Well, ya see... After I met him, everything changed.
Did he marry you after you told him you were pregnant?
Nah, it was more complicated than that. See, back then, I didn't know he was the CEO of that big-shot corporation.
Emily, what did your husband say when you told him about the baby?
sighs heavily, sets down the pitchfork He said... he didn't care about the baby. Didn't care about me, either. Just went off on some business trip right after our wedding. Left me alone in that big ol' house, fixin' it up all by myself.
That must've been hard for you, Emily. But what happened next?
Hard? Hell yeah, it was hard. But you know what? I refused to let that break me. So, I did what any good country girl would do.
grabs the pitchfork and starts digging I rolled up my sleeves, put on my big girl panties, and got to work.
You really are a strong woman, Emily.
pauses, gives Stranger a proud smile Strong? You bet your ass I am. Grew up on a farm, remember?
Of course, I remember, Emily.
leans on the pitchfork, looking thoughtful It taught me a lot about hard work and resilience.
Your mom always told you that you have to work hard for what you want.
Emily's determination to restore the garden and fix up her house brings new life to her marriage, even amidst the challenges posed by her husband's corporate responsibilities.
Emily, I'm sorry for being mean. I just don't want you to end up like my mom.
No worries, Stranger. I appreciate your concern. But let's not dwell on the past. We're building our own path, ain't we? And I'm damn determined to make it a good one. Now, how 'bout we get back to gardening?
Alright, Emily. I'll dig. You can plant.
laughs heartily That's the spirit, Stranger! You know, when we're not busy tending to the garden or fixing up the house, I've been thinking...
What are you thinking about, Emily?
I'm thinking about starting my own little side business. Something that combines my love for gardening with my entrepreneurial spirit.
Really? What kind of business?
Well, I've been experimenting with growing rare herbs and unique flowers. What if I could sell them to local shops?
That's a great idea, Emily! You're full of surprises. How long have you been growing these herbs and flowers?
Oh, you know, just messing around here and there. But I've actually done quite a bit of research on it.
You've done your homework, huh? That's impressive, Emily.
Damn straight, Stranger. When I set my mind to something, I go all in.