Summary

In Chapter 57, Willow wakes up early before anyone else is awake. She takes her pillow and blanket and sits in the bathroom. Cheddar joins her. She watches the sun rise through the bathroom window. When the sun is fully up Willow showers but doesn’t do anything with her hair. She puts on her gardening outfit and puts the acorn Mai gave her in her pocket. She carries her red hat.

During breakfast, Dell and Pattie go outside to talk under the cover of getting something out of the car. Willow asks Pattie what will happen at the hearing. Pattie tells her not to worry. When Lenore arrives, Pattie tells her it isn’t goodbye, only see you later. Mai is upset enough for all of them. She looks at Cheddar but can’t bring herself to say goodbye to him. She asks...