Chapter 43-48 Summary

In Chapter 43, Conner reflects on how he and Cara always struggled for their father's attention. The session is interrupted by the take-down, and the drug bust. Dr. Starr goes running down the hall, with Conner behind. Tony fills Conner in on what has happened.

In Chapter 44, Tony reveals that Todd's brother was supplying him with drugs, which Todd hid in a hollowed-out toothbrush. Tony talks to Vanessa and Conner, all of whom are poised to make Level Three pending successful meetings with their parents.

In Chapter 45, Vanessa has been at Aspen Springs for seven weeks. She reflects on how Tony is becoming something more than a friend to her. Vanessa also reflects on the last time she saw her father, at Christmas, where he gave Vanessa and Bryan MRE (Meals Ready to Eat), Hershey bars, and bullet casings, because her father's...