Book 3: Chapter 21, On the Lam Summary

Chick leans against the twins' stomach and feels the baby growing inside of them. This is how the twins learn that they are pregnant with Bag Man's child.

The twins visit Dr. P. for the first time and ask if she will give them an abortion. She denies them and advises them to repair their relationship with Arty, instead. Upon leaving the clinic, Elly vomits violently.

Through Norval's notes at this time, we learn that the twins run away with a redhead and her boyfriend to the nearest town to get an abortion. They are in the doctor's office when Arty catches them and brings them back to camp. They are put on house arrest and only Arty can see them. After awhile, Oly is allowed to visit them, as well. Mama is denied entry...