Abigail

"I'm not there yet!"
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## Abigail

### Age

7 (debut appearance)
9 (later appearance)

### Location

Pineshadow, Washington
Kennewick, Washington (formerly)

### Family

Unnamed parents

"*Winterlyn, hey... I know we haven't talked in years, and this is awkward. But, I wanna tell you that I heard about your mom dying. I'm* so *sorry... I couldn't bear the thought of losing one of my own parents.*"
—Abigail apologizing to Winter for her mother's death, *Dawn Will Bring Us Death*

**Abigail Sanchez** is a minor character in *Winter's Tales*. She is a former friend of Winter's from her youth and attended her synagogue.

## Appearance

Abigail has light brown skin with freckles all over her body, long, dark brown hair, and gray eyes.

In her debut appearance, she wears a pale, sunny-yellow shirt from L.L. Bean, blue jeans, and short black boots. For her next appearance in *Dawn Will Bring Us Death*, she wears a orangish-red turtleneck sweater and a cream coat, brown jeans, and tall, darker brown boots.

## History

### *Winter's Tales*

#### *Transformations*

"*Well, yeah, we're trying to see who can be like Lindsay Lohan!" [...] "Think Winterlyn's got it down. I'm more of a narrator.*"
—Abigail to Winter's mother on their acting skills

On a fall evening, Winter smoothes down her hair and arrives at synagogue, sitting on the bench, and someone tells her that she has a piece of dandruff on her head. Blinking, Winter turns to find a girl her age staring at her, and she nervously smiles, not saying anything. The girl repeats her statement, causing Winter to snap out of her trance, and she asks where the dandruff flake is. The girl plucks it off, tickling Winter's scalp, which she observes. They face each other, and the girl asks if she's Winter, having heard her name around synagogue, much to her excitement. Winter confirms, mimicking her father and questioning who she owes the pleasure. The girl introduces herself as Abigail Sanchez, a Sephardic Jew, and Winter mentions her Ashkenazi heritage. They laugh, and Abigail asks how long she's been going to Harmony Hollow. Winter replies that they've gone for a full year, and her new acquaintance remarks that her family recently moved into Pineshadow recently from Kennewick, increasing Winter's curiosity, and she longs for Abigail to stay for a while. She asks what it was like in Kennewick, and Abigail describes it, mentioning that they moved to be closer to family. Both girls tell each other details about their lives, and eventually, Winter's mother turns toward them, commenting that they're something special. Winter is elated, even more so when Abigail personally considers her to be her best friend. Her father intervenes, telling her that while he likes their friendship, she needs to sit down and pay attention to Rabbi Kealer. Sheepishly, Winter obeys. From then on, she and Abigail become close friends, meeting outside synagogue while their parents become acquainted with each other and playing within Harmony Hollow.

They frequently re-enact commandments from the Torah, such as the six-hundred tenth commandment: not to panic and retreat during battle. Abigail narriates it out loud, and Winter collapses on the floor in defeat, exclaiming that she's too weak and will run away from the fight. Liking her acting, her friend suggests that she could become the next Lindsay Lohan or Cameron Diaz, to which she responds that she hasn't watched *The Parent Trap* yet. The adults at synagogue are delighted with their playing, especially Lorelei, but Edwin has more reservations. One time, Lorelei says that their acting skills are through the roof, and they gaze up at her, Torah copies in hand. Abigail tells her that they're trying to be Lindsay Lohan, affirming that Winter is better than her, and while her father says that it's lovely, them being on the floor is a fire hazard. The girls get up, and he instructs them to sit down and curb their rambunctiousness. He winks at Winter, and Abigail questions if her father is a tough guy, to which she nearly states that he's a pain in the ass. She figures that it's complicated, and Winter mentions that she still loves him nevertheless. The two laugh it off and sit at their different benches. For months, the girls continue their hangout sessions, with Winter enjoying every second, her friend matching her in personality. It becomes difficult for her to concentrate on homilies and teachings, making her father scold her and remind her that she can play with Abigail later. Winter notes that she rubs off on her too much, part of the reason she is hardly able to concentrate at synagogue along with the conflict with her heritage. Soon, it's winter season in Pineshadow, and Winter has turned eight years old. She romps in the snow and plays with her father. At synagogue, something has shifted in Abigail, though a nod in greeting tells Winter that she is okay.

She asks if she wants to do Torah re-enactments, but Abigail passes and doesn't talk to her at all during synagogue, avoiding her in the days following. Winter wonders what she did to push Abigail away, resolving to talk to her, but never getting the chance to. She discovers her invested in a group of another children, leaving Winter sullen. Her mother notices, quipping that Abigail is busy, and Winter mopes, wanting to know why she's been ignored. Knowing the answer, Lorelei softens, and Winter realizes that she's about to get another lecture. Her mother explains that as people grow, their interests change, but Winter protests that she already knows that. Clarifying, her mother points out that other people change too, like her father, and worriedly, Winter questions if Abigail hates her. Lorelei reassures her that she doesn't, but she has new friends with her interests that she prefers over her. Winter is sad that her friend has moved on from her, but understands, not wishing to make things between them awkward. Her mother sympathizes with her feelings, adding that people change as they grow, but she can find new friends and interests that are special. Winter relaxes, more understanding of this point of view, and she inquires if her new friends will ditch her. Her mom concludes that they might, but it's just an aspect of life - nothing lasts forever. Winter sees that her mother is right, and in the present day, she wishes she her mother was still alive so she could tell her how much she loves for that advice. She returns to the story. Winter adapts to not having Abigail as her friend anymore, struggling to see no more than a ghost, and she finds comfort in her family and synagogue friends.

#### *Dawn Will Bring Us Death*

"*Sorry if I'm getting into personal business... but I'll never forget when your mom bought us Godiva as a Rosh Hashinah treat. We* loved *that present... I'm so sorry, Winterlyn.*"
—Abigail apologizing to Winter again for her mother's death

Abigail approaches Winter at the funeral for the latter's mother, and she gasps in disbelief. Her ex-friend admits that this is awkward, as they haven't spoken in years, but she's sorry for her loss, unable to imagine a parent dying. Winter doesn't respond, and she apologizes again, fondly remembering Lorelei's Rosh Hashanah present to her family. Abigail hugs her, but makes it brief because of Winter's lethargy and vacancy. Soon, Abigail and her family give a joint eulogy for Lorelei, sharing how close they were with her. Later, Winter recalls Abigail and is skeptical about their current relationship.

#### *Snowblind*

Winter remembers her experience with Abigail at synagogue.

## Personality and Traits

Abigail is bright-spirited, witty, playful, and compassionate. She is very eager and inquistive, as presented in her interactions with Winter, and an avid fan of acting and games. She also displays a sense of maturity, shown when she chooses to be with other friends that suit her interests over Winter and later comforts her years later for her mother's death despite not being current friends with her.

## Family

**Parents:**

Unnamed (Living)
## Trivia

* Abigail is voiced by Xochitl Gomez.
* She is a Sephardic Jew, meaning her ancestors likely originated in Mexico.
* She may like L.L. Bean.
* Abigail doesn't bear a grudge against Winter and simply left her to be with other friends that better suited her interests.
* She was originally born in Kennewick, fishing in the Columbia River there. Her family moved to Pineshadow to be closer to relatives.