part three: trying times for ed kennedy 4 - 9 Summary

In chapter 4, Ed visits the family at 114 Glory Road. Ed realizes what he has to do when one of the children invites him back to see their Christmas lights. When Ed goes back he sees the faded string of lights with only four working bulbs. He buys them new lights and leaves them on the front porch.

In chapter 5, the Tatupu family finds where Ed lives, picks him up and takes him to their house. Once there, one of the kids plugs in the new Christmas lights and the dark house is lit up with color. Lua tells Ed the children believe this will be the best Christmas ever because of the new lights.

In chapter 6, as the children dance around under the lights, Ed watches as Lua kisses...