The yard has changed significantly since Raleigh lived here, both Joel and Spencer have seen to that. The grass is mowed regularly, the weeds have been cleared away and the little loveseat he'd bought for their movie night has been moved to the porch where it sits under an awning, away from the sun and the rain. It might never be that Spencer is entirely comfortable out here and Joel is alright with that, but they had both known they needed a place for Dane to run around, a place for him to play. They'll have to be careful, being so close to the water, but Joel has plans for a swing set and a sandbox near the house.

There are two lawn chairs in the middle of the yard, sturdy wood, unpainted and handmade. "Take a seat," Joel says as he drags over the small table he'd placed nearby. He drapes a sheet white cloth over it, then sets to work placing candles at the four points of the compass. He's nervous because this is a spell he's created with the help of his mother and some consultation from Coop. He's never done anything like this before and he can't pretend he isn't a little nervous as a result.

"I'm going to put you into a trance first," he tells her. "It'll make it easier for me to work with your leg and it'll make you a little less nervous about it, which will help me, too." Lighting the candles, Joel looks up at her across the table and asks, "Are you ready?"