Where the Forest Meets the Stars

Jo and Ursa wake up late and leave the house shortly after ten o’ clock. Ursa wants to see Gabe, but Jo says they can’t. When they pass Gabe’s house, he has covered his once overgrown and pothole-riddled driveway with fresh gravel to smooth it out for Jo’s car. They stop to chat, and Gabe seems to be in better spirits. He suggests replacing his “No Trespassing” sign with a “Welcome” sign, and he and Jo apologize to each other. Ursa wants Gabe to come for dinner, but Jo’s unsure. Gabe backs off.

After Jo and Ursa finish their fieldwork, ending early because of a storm, Jo drives back to Gabe’s house. She tells Ursa to wait in the car. Gabe answers the door, and Jo asks if she can kiss him. Gabe agrees but glances back nervously. Jo pushes her way in, insisting she say hello to Katherine. She greets Gabe’s mother in the kitchen, making efforts to show that she and Gabe are physically and romantically involved. She asks Katherine if she can borrow Gabe for the evening. Gabe seems embarrassed by Jo’s affection in front of Katherine. Jo also asks if she can read Katherine’s poetry.