“It was all Pine could have dreamed of, but better, since it was a surprise. And yet, she could not figure out why but she was completely and utterly terrified. It's one thing to dream when you know it won't happen. It's another thing to face the unknown and GO. All that she'd ever known was that small patch of mountain-- it had always been hers. Yes, it was bare and cold and hard and yes, where she stood was falling apart and yes, she wanted to leave but evergreens never leave and if she did in fact leave, then what would she be?”