After lunch, Spencer brought Vincent into the room. Emily wanted to enter it, but Spencer disliked onlookers, so Emily had to squat and wait at the door. Sensing that Emily might be bored, Stephanie suggested taking her out for a walk. They then went out.
At that time, only Stephanie and Spencer lived in the village. The rest of the houses were all empty. Even though it had been more than 15 years since the outbreak of the disease, other villagers dared to go back.
When they came out of the house, Emily saw several sticks used for grilled fish were planted on the ground, blackened by smoke.
"The river is freezing now. Where can you fish?" Emily asked.
"They were leftovers," Stephanie said while looking at the sticks. "The patient told me that burying fish bones could fertilize the soil," she added.
Emily nodded and walked silently.
