Next up, we have Kay:
Age: Old enough to know better, young enough not to care…
Home:Akron, Ohio—Once the Tire Capital of the world, (Goodyear still produces tires for NASCAR here), we’re the home of the Goodyear Blimp, The All-American Soap Box Derby and LeBron James
Started watching Jericho: from the first previews and commercials!
Favorite character: Jake Green, particularly because he’s played so well by Skeet Ulrich. It’s interesting to learn how and why Jake has evolved into the man he is today. Jake still sees himself as the town misfit, the young hotheaded screw-up he used to be, unworthy of the respect he’s earned in Jericho. He seems surprised at his own strength and capability when heroics and responsibility are demanded of him.
What about Jericho makes it so special: I think it’s the whole ‘What if this happened here, to us?’ scenario. How WOULD we react if we faced these same circumstances? I love the way the writers make this town and these characters so real-that in the midst of a frightening tragedy there’s still hope, love and humor.
More about Kay: I love to read, write, and keep in touch with friends and family. While I love to travel, I can’t imagine living anywhere but the Midwest.
Kay’s Jericho sites: http://tmoodaddicts.blogspot.com, http://skeetulrich.proboards80.com and http://capturingskeet.smugmug.com

And without further ado, here’s Kay’s recap, an excellent summation of Black Jack, Episode 13:

This is a pivotal point in our story, thus far. Winter has hit hard and fast, and good citizens of Jericho are freezing to death in their homes. Gas and oil levels are critically low and Mayor Anderson has called a town meeting. It seems building wind turbines will be the best solution for the town and the necessary parts can be found at Black Jack Fairgrounds, which has become a new-world trading post. When volunteers are requested, all eyes turn to Jake. No surprise, since he’s Jericho’s ‘go-to guy’ when the chips are down and gutsy heroism is required.

Jake thinks this will be a quick trip, taking a couple men along to watch his back. But that’s not to be. First, Johnston wants to go—and gets permission from the Mrs., much to Jake’s amusement. Next, Heather insists on going, and because she has the mechanical know-how to identify the parts they need, this is a no-brainer. Never mind that this is uncomfortable for Jake, as he’s been avoiding her ever since she kissed him. Heather is more concerned with doing what she can to help out and pretty much tells Jake to get over himself and move on. The last member of the group is Dale, who wants to trade salt and some of his castoffs for more useful items. And so our motley crew leaves the safety and security of their hometown.

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Meanwhile, Hawkins is surprised to find Sarah has arrived in Jericho. Bringing her home as a former co-worker does not sit well with Darcy (can you blame her?) and she ferociously protects her cubs, Allison and Sam, from Sara’s tales of the horrific things going on in the outside world. Darcy insists that Sara cannot be trusted and it’s time Rob is forced to listen to HER demands for a change.

In another part of town, Roger and Emily are tiptoeing around each others feelings, sorting out their relationship. Roger has changed, and Emily is not sure how she feels about the stranger he has become.

Mama Green has taken Mary Bailey up on her offer to ‘talk’. She is firm and forthright, telling Mary exactly how she feels about her relationship with married son, Eric, especially in light of his wife’s pregnancy. While Mary fights tears, she summons her (liquid) courage and defends her side of the story. You get the feeling that these women are more alike than either would admit, and there is an inkling of grudging respect between them.

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Black Jack turns out to be a frightening throwback to a wild-west, frontier way of life … and law. Mounted patrols, gun-toting security and a hangman’s noose—evidently occupied by a thief—warn Jake and company that criminals are dealt with an iron hand.

Johnston and Dale head off in one direction, while Jake and Heather search for the parts they need. It’s not long before Jake hauls off to defend Heather’s honor and is assisted by a stranger. Russell turns out to be with Ted, an old friend of Heather’s from New Bern. He and Heather are overjoyed to be reunited, and you can’t help but notice Jake’s concern—just how close were they?

The men inform Jake and Heather of news that’s been seeping into Black Jack from refugees and travelers. Seems the government is divided into different areas, with men claiming the presidency in six different capitals. This can only hint that civil war may loom as the various factions jockey for power and position.

Ted and Russell take them to a dealer who may have what they are looking for—he does. But after Dale brings the man’s shady business practices to Johnston’s attention, they refuse to partner with him. In a misguided act of defiance (or lunacy), Dale steals the needed part and a brawl ensues. Luckily, Ted and Russell lead the way and using their truck, break out of the compound. Jake recklessly follows in the Jericar, and all escape with their lives.

It’s when they stop to say goodbye and thank the New Bernians for their help that Heather announces she is not going back to Jericho. To say Jake is shocked is putting it mildly. For all his pretense, it’s obvious he cares deeply for Heather and is afraid for her. She tells Jake this is what she wants to do … to turn the lights on for everyone back home, and with the facilities and manpower in New Bern, they can build the wind turbines there. She insists it will only be for a few days. They hug each other tightly, and she leaves him with the now-familiar promise to come back in one piece.

As Jake waves the truck off, Heather’s face is illuminated and there seems to be an unspoken bond between them.