This Summer Will Be Different
by Carley Fortune
Contents
Chapter 37
Overview
The day after Bridget leaves for Australia, Farah confronts Lucy about overworking and micromanaging. Farah asks for trust and room to grow, pushing Lucy to recognize her control habits. Lucy affirms her confidence in Farah and agrees to step back, signaling a shift in Lucy’s professional balance and personal growth.
Summary
In October, the day after Lucy drops Bridget at the airport, Farah remarks that Lucy seems composed and pivots to work. Farah notes Lucy hasn’t taken time off since PEI and points out the shop now has more help, suggesting Lucy could ease up without harming the business.
When Farah tentatively asks if Lucy doesn’t trust her, Lucy realizes she hasn’t expressed appreciation. She clearly states her trust, praising Farah’s organization, reliability, and talent. Farah, still uneasy, admits she cares about the business and then delivers hard feedback: Lucy is a micromanager.
Farah asks for more responsibility and space to grow. Confronted with this, Lucy takes a breath, accepts the critique, and agrees to step back. She recognizes that giving Farah room will also give herself room to grow, marking a deliberate change in how she leads and how she tends to her own needs.
Who Appears
- LucySmall-business owner; affirms trust in Farah, accepts being a micromanager, and commits to stepping back to allow growth.
- FarahEmployee and confidante; confronts Lucy about overwork and micromanagement, asks for trust and room to take on more.