Writing in Green (short story)

Writing in Green was the ninth story in the Bernice Summerfield anthology Something Changed. It was written by Dave Hoskin.

Summary
Jason Kane asks Hass to help him make a valentines present. So they make a Garden for Bernice Summerfield. On completion Benny and Jason start a new life, with a child of their own, Accacia.

Characters

 * Bernice Summerfield
 * Jason Kane
 * Hass

Worldbuilding

 * Hass uses sonic shears when gardening.
 * On Earth the acacia tree symbolises the future, while on Mars it symbolises children, as well as fire, plague, and unexpected violence.
 * On Mars, Marigolds were ground into a tea that cured toothache.
 * Martians wear red willow to ward off evil.
 * On Mars, white roses symbolise secrecy.
 * There are eucalyptus trees on the Braxiatel Collection.
 * Humans have a better sense of smell than Martians.
 * In the alternate timeline described in this story, Jason Kane's face is scarred by the history machine and he has a daughter with Benny named Acacia. Hass is this alternate daughter's godfather.

Continuity
to be added