Judy was taken hostage by Ike and Clarice, but after that she is also taken captive by the sawyers. Verna immediately picks up on Jed's liking toward her, so she has her help sew and clean her son's face. After seeing how Diligent Judy is, Verna decides she'll be her Daughter-in-law and give her grandchildren.

'It's okay to begin your story today. Those mistakes you've made along the way are lessons, not failures. You were meant to get back up and find a way that resonates with you. There is no expiration date to reinventing yourself.'

Their love for one another roared louder than either of their demons. - Unknown.

Candace was a nurse at Gorman House, she worked beside her friend Lizzie. She meets Jackson, a patient at Gorman House who immediately draws her in. When a couple of the patients escape, along with Jackson and decide to take Lizzie and Candace hostage, things take a dark turn. Fear, death, and the law await them. Will Candace get through it, or will her trust in Jed be her biggest downfall? ** I only own my characters. All other rights belong to the original creators etc. Thanks. **