In the heart of Gehenna, 1942, amidst the clamor of a world at war, a sacred space is quietly forged. Delilah, a tender of spirits both liquid and human, finds her life subtly shifted by the arrival of a mysterious woman named Salome and her child, Silas. Mettie, Delilah’s husband, guided by unseen forces, brings Salome to the warmth of their tavern – a haven that transcends the mundane.

The tale unfolds within the familiar setting of a roadside bar, where steelworkers gamble and young lovers dream. Yet, the ordinary is pierced by the extraordinary presence of Salome, a displaced soul bearing a child with eyes as dark as night. Her arrival disrupts the tavern’s rhythm, stirring both curiosity and unease amongst its patrons.

Delilah, a woman attuned to the subtle energies, recognizes the significance of Salome’s arrival. Guided by her intuition and the wisdom of her craft, she extends a hand of welcome, offering food and respite. The tension in the air is palpable as societal expectations clash with a primal understanding of compassion and the sacredness of motherhood.

A protective instinct rises within Salome, fierce and unwavering. A flash of steel silences the murmurs of disrespect, a powerful assertion of her dignity and the sanctity of her child. In that moment, the tavern becomes a crucible of transformation, where judgments melt away and empathy takes root. Delilah sees beyond the surface, recognizing Salome as a kindred spirit. It becomes clear that this chance encounter is no accident, but a weaving of fate, a joining of paths guided by something larger than themselves.