#do not be fooled by the concept of a gardener AU this is fully paul schrader

[apomekhanes]

Cliff Legrand is a skilled horticulturist—also known as a master gardener—in the employ of Emily Cale. He's also in witness protection as part of a deal to turn his syndicate boss over to the FBI four years ago. The arrival of Emily's deadbeat sister Charlie throws Cliff into a spin when he realizes he murdered Charlie's best friend in his past life. While Cliff reckons with his sins, Charlie's running from trouble of her own.

[read chapter 1 on ao3]