She sees plants popping up all over their property, chrysanthemums and wild flowers. She starts thinking. Gardening is definitely something she has not done before. It turns out fussing over the yard and having dirt under your fingernails can help pass the time. A neat row of stones lines a newly planted garden surrounding the trailer's front steps.
Much care is taken planting, transplanting, fertilizing and watering.
Despite her best efforts, the leaves on all three arewilting softly. Nicki Lujano watches over them quietly. I hope they make it.