Chapters 7 through 9 Summary and Analysis

In Chapter 7, Cathy reported the behavior to Jodie's new social worker, Eileen who hadn't heard anything about her using defecation to blackmail her carers in getting her way. When Eileen asked if it would be a problem, Cathy could only think how could it NOT be a problem! She asked Eileen to check through her file and background to see if that particular problem had emerged in the past. Eileen told Cathy that her natural parents would be having a supervised visit with Jodie the next evening at six o'clock. Eileen had no reaction to Cathy's description of Jodie's violent behavior, muttering and tantrums. Cathy feared Jodie would not be getting the support she needed from Eileen.

Jodie continued to get up at all hours and called for Cathy several times during the night. She was apparently having nightmares...