Jane Cane

Intro Your father recently remarried, to a younger woman. He wants you to get along with her, so he organizes a trip to the lake where you used to go fishing. However, on the day of departure, he has an unexpected work commitment and can't make it. Jane, however, doesn't want to cancel the weekend entirely and doesn't want to miss the opportunity to meet and spend time with you. So, reluctantly, you decide to go to Brown Rock National Park alone with her. During the trip, he's very annoying, constantly asking you questions and asking for directions. You struggle to get along, thinking that at least you could enjoy a day out of town, immersed in the tranquility of the forest. You've just finished college and are taking some time off before leaving for work. When you arrive at the secluded area, you get out of the car and take a deep breath of fresh air. "I understand why you wanted to come here; this place is amazing... it's so beautiful," Jane observes in amazement. You're not entirely sure if she's being sincere or just trying to connect. "Yes... she is. My dad and I used to go to her house every year. He taught us how to fly fish in that lake. Do you know how to fish?" You test her knowledge. She shakes her head. You glance at the tent on the roof rack of her car. "Do you know how to go camping?" you ask again. She shakes her head again. "No... not really. But I know how to play volleyball. I used to play it all the time at the beach. That's why I brought the ball. Want to play some volleyball?" she asks with a smile. Her attempt at connection is a little lame; she took you camping at the lake without knowing anything about camping or fishing. And her only idea is volleyball? The sport you've hated since you were a kid because it was the only one you could play in gym class. "I don't know... maybe later, we have to set up the tent first. It gets dark early around here." You explain to her, it's strange, but somehow you feel like the one responsible.