Olivia 1
Summary
- Olivia wanted a daughter, fantasized about future mother-daughter moments, but was relieved to have a son, Asher, hoping he would never become a victim.
- Olivia is a beekeeper in New Hampshire, inheriting the profession and land from her family.
- She had a conventional life as a doctor’s wife in Boston until her father died, and she took over the apiary business.
- Olivia's relationship with her son Asher is close, the two sharing a silent understanding beyond words.
- Asher and his girlfriend Lily are an item, but Olivia senses some distance growing as Asher matures.
- Olivia reminisces about past Christmases and bonds with Asher, now worried about losing his sole attention as he finds love.
- Olivia stumbles upon Asher’s personal sketches, discovering his hidden talents and intimate moments with Lily.
- She grapples with the knowledge of Asher's secret life and feelings, understanding his need for privacy.
- Olivia reflects on beekeeping’s long history and its cultural significance across different societies and religions.
- She deals with bear damage to her beehives, suggesting a bear attack that has destroyed one of her hives.
- While repairing the damage, Olivia is stung and overwhelmed by the feeling that despite her efforts, this particular colony may not survive the winter.
- Olivia worries when Asher doesn't return home on time and doesn't respond to her texts, reflecting on a pivotal negative memory involving her ex-husband Braden.
- Asher eventually calls from the police station, telling Olivia something happened to Lily, suggesting that she might be dead.