This could be a resemblance of Crow Lake, it seems quiet and peaceful. Daniel is very excited to experience this kind of lifestyle because it is so new to him. He is used to growing up with a wealthy family, brought up well; it is as if Kate’s life is the total opposite, and he is very intrigued by that. Going from the city world into the world Kate is most comfortable in stresses Kate out more than anything. Although she looks forward to returning home for the first time in twelve years, she worries the regret she has been feeling for years will return, and the family will hold a grudge against her for the decisions she has made.

Kate's new life in the city is nothing like the life she lived back in Crow Lake, she was someone when she lived there – she knew exactly who she was, but her life teaching ecology at a university makes her question who she really is. Almost as if she is a little fish swimming in the pond, unsure of what is going on. Her new life is so different from what she is used to it overwhelms her, and not having her family there to support her makes her feel even more guilty about leaving.