Chapter 13 Summary

Antonia is alarmed that her family still is not back. She is debating on a course of action when the phone rings. It is Michael. He tells her that their mom took him and Chuckie to a hotel, and he does not know exactly where he is. Looking at signs around him, he tries to describe where he is, so she can get to him. Their mother is in trouble, and he is afraid. When she hangs up with him, she wonders how she is going to get there. At that moment, Jazz calls. Antonia asks her if she knows anyone that drives, because she needs a ride.

Chapter 13 Analysis

Antonia suspects the worst. She is now stuck between a rock and a hard place. Since both of her brothers are in trouble with their mom, Antonia is forced to do the very...