Synopsis

Evan returned from the hospital bearing grim tidings: his hernia carried a ninety-nine percent probability of causing permanent damage should it not heal completely. Coral joined him shortly thereafter, her knee cap secured but her weight supported by crutches. Together, they resolved to minimize the appearance of their injuries, fearing that such a display of vulnerability would be interpreted as weakness and invite banishment. Meanwhile, in another part of the house, Diem, Linette, and Aviv fo