Shortly after the marriage, around 1900
The Trasks Move to California
Adam and Cathy travel to the Salinas Valley in California. Adam is captivated by the region's promise and buys the old Sanchez ranch, a beautiful piece of land with a spring. He plans to build a garden, a dynasty, and a home for his family. Cathy is pregnant and unhappy, but she conceals her feelings, waiting for an opportunity to escape.