Summary

In section “5 / 1850,” Naomi explains that although Charles was not the biological father of her baby or the one who was with her when Josey was born, he should have been. Charles chose Josey, and Josey loved him, despite the scars where he got burned, like Naomi wishes she had been able to. Josey and Charles found a home in East Tallahassee.

In section “6 / Flash,” Naomi remembers how she ran for four days. On the fourth day it is raining. She reaches a road but a carriage is coming in her direction, lighting a sign that says she has reached Conyers, Georgia. She jumps out of sight. When she wakes, she is in a room. Her whole body hurts but someone is taking care of her.

Naomi finally wakes enough to realize she is laying on a trunk someone has dressed like a...