Jamison Valley, #1
The Coppersmith Farmhouse
by Devney Perry
Contents
Chapter 11
Overview
Gigi and Jess’s intimacy deepens as they spend the night together after a family hike with Rowen. At work, Jess faces escalating sabotage when police cruisers are vandalized, likely by Wes Drummond. Feeling rattled and losing control, Jess leans on Gigi’s support. They set a comforting Friday routine.
Summary
A week after reconciling, Gigi and Jess spend the evening together, sharing intense physical intimacy that underscores their growing trust and connection.
Earlier, Gigi, Jess, and Rowen hiked in the September colors, then watched the sunset with hot cocoa, strengthening their sense of family.
Later in bed, Gigi asks about Jess’s week. Jess reveals that someone slashed all the tires on the cruisers left at the station. Security footage shows a taunting salute and middle finger, suggesting the culprit knew the cameras and wanted to bait Jess, likely Wes Drummond.
Jess admits he feels stalled and losing control of the town. Gigi reassures him that progress will take time and offers their home as a refuge whenever he needs it. Jess, exhausted, accepts her comfort and falls asleep quickly.
Before sleeping, Gigi decides to start a new Friday rotation until winter: alternating between working at the café and taking hikes, aiming to maintain calm and family balance amid rising tension in town.
Who Appears
- Gigi (Georgia)Narrator; grows closer to Jess, supports him after cruiser vandalism, and sets a grounding Friday routine.
- Jess ClearySheriff and Gigi’s partner; shaken by cruiser tire slashings, suspects Wes, leans on Gigi for respite.
- Rowen (Roe)Gigi’s daughter; hikes with Gigi and Jess, symbolizing their forming family unit.
- Wes DrummondOff-page antagonist; likely behind the cruiser vandalism, taunting Jess and escalating pressure.