Summary

This chapter takes place after Nat’s death and is narrated by Scotty. Shortly after Nat’s death, Darlene decided to burn her shoes and her blouse, parts of the outfit she was wearing which caused her migraine and Nat’s death. At Nat’s funeral, Darlene wanted to jump in the grave because of her guilt. She did not even feel anger towards the hoodlums during their trial, because she believed that it was just what white boys do, and that Nat’s death was truly her fault.

After the trial, Darlene gave Eddie whatever he wanted, because Darlene believed that Eddie was the innocent person in the house. After the insurance money dried up, Darlene began working at a drug store. Scotty explains that two months later, he and Darlene met for the first time. One day, Darlene was sitting...