sams mother often worked in the fields , too , in addition to helping to run the household , but recently she stepped down in favor of her daughter-in-law . his face was covered in black smudges ; his hair looked wild and stood on end . `` josh , good to see you , '' she said , forcing a smile . hell theyre just trying to see if anyone changes expression out in these here hills . `` she is going to listen to the rest of the story and then demand that you turn around and take her home . 