Mr. Locke was chopping wood just a few feet away. Rose hadn't really spoken with Mr. Locke and she felt a little shy about asking him to do this for her. She was worried that he wouldn't know how to create what Rose wanted or even if he would feel comfortable creating this. What Rose wanted Locke to do was to make Charlie a pair of Rosary Beads, which was a part of Charlie's Catholic faith. Rose had a hidden reason for why she wanted the Rosary beads made.

"Mr. Locke?" she called.

Locke stopped and turned to see Rose. "Yes, Rose, right?" he asked, making sure he got her name correctly.

"Yes," she said, smiling. "I was wondering if you would do me a favor, Mr. Locke."

"It's John," he said, with a smile. "What do you need?"

Rose took a breath and decided to ask. "Well, um, you know about Charlie," she said.

John nodded sadly. "Yes, it's terrible what's he been through with the beating and everything," he said, sympathetically.

"Yes, well, I was thinking since you're good with wood, I was wondering if-" she was having a hard time asking this; suddenly afraid of rejection.

Locke looked at her and asked, "Wondered if I could what?"

Rose felt doubtful but she asked anyway. "Make some Rosary beads for Charlie," she said. "Charlie's Catholic and I figured maybe having something close would help him deal with the pain."

"I don't think so," he said as he turned back to the wood.

"Please!!" she yelled. "Please, John," she pleaded. "I'm so worried about Charlie."

"So am I," he agreed. "But I don't think Charlie's the most religious man-"

"It's not about religion," she said, calmly. Her eyes seemed caring "It's about Charlie realizing that there's something higher and bigger than him. It's about taking away the guilt he has in his heart." Tears filled her eyes and John knew from that look how passionate Rose was about this, how much she cared for Charlie.

"OK, I'll make them for you," he said.

Rose's tears of concern came to tears of happiness. Overjoyed, Rose gave John a huge hug and said, "Thank you, John! Thank you so much!"

John laughed and hugged her back.