“New Beginnings” begins during the pandemic when Evelyn’s marriage of nearly thirty years finally ends in divorce. Her husband Neil has spent decades chipping away at her confidence, dismissing her art, and isolating her from friends. When his health declines and he refuses basic self-care, their home becomes unbearable.

Evelyn plans her departure carefully, saving money and consulting lawyers while Neil grows increasingly demanding. Divorce frees her, but she is completely unprepared for independence. At fifty-five, she must learn to make every decision herself.

Her solution surprises everyone. Instead of staying safe, Evelyn uses her inheritance to buy a farmhouse with an abandoned apple orchard. She throws herself into learning everything about apple cultivation through online courses and forums. The physical work of restoring neglected trees helps her process years of buried anger and rediscover her strength.

At the farmers market, Evelyn’s homemade pies become popular with customers who appreciate both her baking skills and warm personality. She forms real friendships with other orchardists like Claire, Hassan, Lorenzo, Travis, and Hannah, who respect her abilities and offer genuine support.

“New Beginnings” shows the messy reality of starting over after emotional abuse. Evelyn handles legal paperwork, learns property maintenance, manages finances, and builds business skills from scratch. The orchard becomes both her livelihood and her healing. Through each season of growth, she discovers capabilities she forgot she had.