grace and sidonie

Alexandre leaves Natalie's vineyard and heads home to France and leaving Claire at her new home in the refrubished Barn to weather the shutdown - insecure and feeling a little down. But not an hour passes when out of the dust trail appears Claire's oldest friend from college Grace - pulling an Airstream trailer into the Vineyard. A reunion and much laughter ensues on the porch of the Beekeeper's Cottage.  Once installed, Grace and Sidonie plan to start their business on the West Coast but first, they will help Claire with her new business plans. It's going to be a great day. Again - because unexpected visits are always the best.

An emotional turn around as Claire struggles after Alexandre's departure - his return to France has left her wondering if they would have anything like a future together. Barret is there for her -  to offer advice as CoolAunts always manage to do. Claire is uninspired and without any ideas for her next move, until she is surprised by the unexpected arrival of her dear friend Grace. As is her usual, Grace arrives in a big way with another friend in tow - and a 25 foot long Airstream trailer. Like Claire, both of them are now unemployed - they'd just driven across country to escape the city, help Claire with her new business and to start something new too. Sidonie and Grace will be staying on at the vineyard once the trailer is installed by Claire's newly remodeled barn. It's a 'turn-around' kind of day for everyone at the vineyard on this quiet Sunday afternoon.