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Tess's father realizes his parentage
He proceeds to get wasted in his excitement, though him getting drunk isn't a unique thing. -
Angel and Tess have their first interaction
They're sad when they miss the opportunity to dance with each other -
Tess and Alec meet
Tess is working for Alec's mother because they're related. He proceeds to flirt with her. -
Alec takes her to her new job
He repeatedly makes advances on her, making her hold him tight on the horse. He ignores her discomfort completely. -
Tess gets hired
Tess doesn't want to accept the position, but decides to. She feels very uncomfortable around Alec, but feels obligated to do what she can for her family -
Tess quits her job
Due to Alec raping her, she decides to go back home. -
Alec rapes Tess
Alec saves her from Car, but then continues to come onto her. She rests for the night, and he takes advantage of her being asleep. -
Tess gives birth and then loses Sorrow
Tess becomes extremely depressed during her pregnancy with Alec's child. Sorrow unfortunately succumbs to illness and dies. -
Tess becomes a milkmaid
Tess leaves home again, and begins working at a diary farm. The diary farm happens to be the one that Angel works at. -
Tess and Angel become close
They talk everyday, quickly becoming besties -
Angel tells Tess he loves her
Tess is milking one of her favorite cows when Angle confesses his feelings