In the heart of Gehenna, 1942, within the warm embrace of a tavern, a story of unexpected connection unfolds. Delilah, a tender of hearth and home, finds her ordinary evening touched by the hand of fate. Her husband, Mettie, a man of deep compassion, brings a mysterious woman named Salome into their lives, a traveler cast out from a passing carnival, carrying a babe named Silas.

Salome’s arrival stirs the familiar rhythms of the tavern. While some eyes cast judgment upon her, Delilah sees a sister in need. She offers food and water, nurturing Salome and Silas with the generosity of her spirit. A moment of tension arises when crude remarks threaten to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere, but Salome’s fierce protection of her child silences the room.

Delilah, a woman connected to the unseen, recognizes a kindred spirit in Salome. The root wrapped in green cord, resting close to Salome’s heart, speaks of a shared understanding of ancient ways. Mettie’s knowing glance confirms their path is about to change. Salome, with her otherworldly eyes and quiet strength, is not just a traveler passing through; she is a part of their destiny. As the night deepens, a new bond is forged, promising a future woven with compassion, protection, and the enduring strength of sisterhood.