Kaeleigh (p. 29), Raeanne (p. 37), Kaeleigh (p. 47) Summary

In Kaeleigh (p. 29), Kaeleigh's best friend, Ian, is waiting when she gets off the school bus near her house. He knows she has been avoiding him. His eyes reflect concern, pain, anger, and love. He wants to be more than friends with Kaeleigh, and he encourages her to share her deepest secrets so he can help. Kaeleigh admits that she has been avoiding him, but she can't say why. Sometimes when Ian holds Kaeleigh, she sees her Daddy's face and pulls away. Ian tries to understand, but he cannot. Ian gives Kaeleigh a ride to work, and she builds up her resolve and kisses him.

In Raeanne (p. 37), Raeanne is furious to find a girl named Madison leaning through the window of Mick's truck. Madison is Mick's ex. Raeanne wants to dig her...