For their first anniversary Christy gave Neil his first bible. She had never known anyone who educated, with money and means who didn't have a bible by his age; even if it only sat on a shelf collecting dust and dirt. She was aware he never opened the cover of her gift, just when she was by his side reading passages out loud, waiting for his questions. Of how that was possible, who that was, why it was important; no matter the question Neil tried to trip her on such as asking for an explanation to a garden enclosed is my sister she kept her footing. Christy loved her husband, prayed for him to find the light in his time and in his way, but also she prayed for herself that her faith won't falter to crumble away at the realization his doubt did make sense at times.