Why does Ellie leave the city? Is Ellie running from Stephen or is she running from her career? Why is Ellie suddenly unhappy with her life? Why does she think going to the country will help with her unhappiness? Will it help?

Who is Leda? How is her background important to the plot? Why does Leda have to remain at a distance from the Fisher family? Does Aaron impose more rules on his family than is necessary to live by Amish guidelines? How does this affect Leda's relationship with her sister? Is this why Ellie was not aware of the Fisher family? How would things have been different for Ellie had she known the Fisher family better before Katie's arrest?

Why does Ellie agree to live with the Fisher family? How is this important to the overall plot? How would the story have developed...