Chapter 14: "Fateful Decisions"

The shift from the wintery Seattle sleep to the early summer was rather noticeable. The city streets were alive again; people came out of their homes, removing their scarves and other warm accessories since the days were growing longer. During this time of the year, Taylor and Alex are on the brink of a significant change in their lives. The farmers’ market, a phenomenon that has in a way become part of the lives of most communities in Seattle, was a feast of colors and energies. Taylor moved around the stalls and picked up a number of fresh items from the stall. The reds and oranges of the tomatoes, the emerald of the greens, and the brown of the herbs reflected the bright future she wanted to have with Alex. She was looking at the fresh, green blend of spinach when a message from him popped up on her phone. **Alex:** ”Hello, I’ve been insisting on discussing everything before you leave for the new house; aren’t we on the same page?” Taylor felt her heartbeat quicken as she read