In the heart of Gehenna, 1942, where shadows danced with secrets, a tale of unexpected kinship unfolds. Delilah, a kind-hearted woman tending bar, witnesses the arrival of a stranger, Salome, and her infant child, Silas. Brought in from the cold by Delilah’s husband, Mettie, Salome carries an aura of both vulnerability and hidden strength.

Amidst the coarse laughter and casual cruelties of the bar patrons, Salome finds herself the target of unwanted attention while nursing her child. Delilah, guided by a fierce protectiveness, steps forward, creating a sanctuary for the mother and child. Salome’s quiet power is displayed when she silences the bar with a switchblade, asserting her dignity and maternal strength.

A shared glance between Delilah and Mettie confirms a silent understanding: Salome is not merely a passerby but a soul destined to join their circle. Delilah’s keen eyes notice a root wrapped in green cord around Salome’s neck, a sign of her craft, and knows that she is welcome. In this tavern, a haven is forged, binding three souls together in a tapestry of destiny.