Summary

In Chapter 18, Julie makes her first suggestion to Celeste regarding Flat Finn. Julie suggests adding hinges so that Flat Finn can sit down. Celeste is hesitant but then finally agrees. Once the hinges are attached, Celeste is quite pleased with the change.

Celeste asks Matt to make lunch. Matt agrees. Julie is exasperated because part of her plan is to make Celeste fend for herself.

Julie makes a date with Seth. Celeste comes to Julie’s room to paint her fingernails. Matt also stops by Julie’s room, only to catch her smelling Finn’s t-shirt. Julie is horrified at being caught.

Matt tells Celeste that a package came for her from Finn. It is a beautiful turquoise and silver barrette. Celeste reacts much as a child would with a new toy. Julie worries that Celeste will not change enough to...