Sam saw Aaron in passing, but they hadn't spent any time together. She missed him. Aaron was learning more about Lexington, while Sam was asking people what she could do to help. In the past few days, she helped Susan plant more seeds and pick vegetables off the vine, and helped Larry clean out the spring-house. It was a good feeling, earning her keep. It was the middle of the day. Sam was working with Mary Taylor in the storeroom. They were cleaning up, moving things around, still trying to organize the supplies that Aaron had brought in. Sam didn't talk much. She took direction from Mary, and gave any kind of help she needed. They were dragging a mattress across the old gym floor when Mary spoke. “So, you pretty much know Aaron Thompson better than anyone, right?” Sam rolled her eyes. Everyone was still smitten with Aaron, even more so since his return with supplies. The only person she knew of that hated him was Garrett. “I guess so.” “What's the meeting about then?” They stacked the mattress against the wall and went back for another.
