'Going Home', pg. 217 - 267. Summary

Dalva arrives at the Omaha hospital where Michael has been flown to due to a severe injury to his jaw. Dalva seeks to drop any assault charges on Pete, the father, in exchange for all charges against Michael to be dropped. She realizes Michael really doesn't know any better, but she is angry none the less. Returning to the hotel, Dalva speaks with Naomi and discovers Michael's jaw will require surgery. He is to remain hospitalized for two weeks, and while dining with Naomi later, Dalva realizes she is relieved not to have to deal with him. Naomi agrees to take Michael once he is free from the hospital. Since Naomi would be traveling back and forth to Omaha with Nelse on her project, Frieda could care for Michael. Dalva then asks Naomi if she still believes...