The First

Years have passed since June Bell last saw her childhood crush, Kase McCasker, who returns home after a long absence. Their past is complicated by Kase's father's refusal to sell the McCasker farm, a decision that affects June's family's hotel expansion. Now, June must confront her feelings and the unresolved tension between them as she seeks to persuade Kase to reconsider the abandoned plan. The story explores themes of lost love, confrontation, and the complexities of returning home.