The Fiery Cross

Week 10

Chapters 17 & 18

Chapters:

• 17 - Watchfire
• 18 – No Place Like Home

Summary:  The Gathering and the longest day draws to a close. Jamie ponders the act of surrender. There is a call to duty. The caravan heads to Fraser’s Ridge. Jamie happens upon a spirit-filled place. A gift for Claire is picked up amongst the trees. There is fear for what might be found at the Ridge. Homecoming is sweet and noisy. A wee posy for Claire. For what is a sponge?  Roger gives Brianna something practical and special. It’s not a dream.

Setting: The settlement of Fraser’s Ridge, NC

Active Characters:

• Jamie
• Claire
• Roger
• Brianna

What’s Happening:

• The Gathering is winding down and Jamie takes notice.
• To surrender and not lose oneself.
• Jamie’s call to duty.
• Jamie has a spiritual encounter.
• A feisty wee kitten is found.
• Jamie’s reticence at returning home.
• The relief of homecoming and Mrs. Bug.
• A wee posy for Claire in light of the lost gift.
• The parallels of sponges.
• Plump like a hen.
• Roger’s posy to Brianna more practicality than romance.
• A dream and a gift discovered.

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