Christy had nowhere to go and out of desperation she began to hitch hike, and that's how she met Jack.  He always did have a thing for strays and she definitely looked the part.  He gave her two days to consider if she wanted him to help her, and then left her alone to think it over.  She used that time to rest and when it was over she was ready for him to take her home.  Unfortunately, there wasn't much home for her to go back to.  Her mom was gone and her daddy was in the pen for murder.  Her momma had finally gotten up the courage to leave and there was now way he was going to let that happen.  Even though she was now an orphan Jack had a plan.  He had a place he could take her and they would be willing to help as long as she was willing to let them.