Chapters 21-22 Summary and Analysis

In chapter 21, Sid and Nancy settled in at the Chelsea Hotel. Nancy would call often and talk to her mother. In early October, Deborah cleaned out Nancy's closet, giving away most of her old things, including most of her clothes. The only thing Deborah left behind was the prom dress. The last time Nancy called was a Sunday. Nancy hinted that Sid had been beating her and that she was thinking of leaving him. Nancy did not call again.

In chapter 22, Deborah spoke to the detective in charge of the case in New York and learned that Nancy had been murdered and Sid arrested. Deborah tried to reach Frank, but he was on the road and unavailable. Deborah then drove home in a state of shock. Deborah's close friends rallied around her and she eventually was able to reach...