Chapter 10: Secrets Revealed
Two days and nights pass, and the two do indeed find themselves snowed in, with a huge solid snow bank covering both the front door and the back. Reeta had been right that they had plenty of food and drink. In fact, the first day is quite festive, almost like an impromptu picnic. The power had gone out, but Reeta seems prepared for anything, expertly roasting sweet potatoes and a pork loin over the fire.
The battery-powered radio informs them that snow clearing will begin as soon as possible and municipal workers will have the power back within forty-eight hours at the latest. Knowing that she told both Lianna and Marcel about her planned trip with Reeta, Naomi relaxes a bit about being out of touch. They’ll hear it on the news in Hameenkyro, where the storm
