Chapter 8 Summary

Cassie is beginning to notice changes in Stacey: he's taller, his voice is deeper, and he has a little mustache, which he grooms and cares for daily. More than that, though, he has become much more private, and he rarely spends time with his younger siblings.

In an attempt to keep things the same, Cassie follows Stacey everywhere he goes, hoping to be included. One day, she follows him and Moe into the forest, and overhears their conversation about Jacey Peters. Stacey is very interested in her, and he's curious about her involvement with Stuart and Joe Billy. The conversation is cut short, and Cassie is discovered when she is attacked by fire ants and cries out. Before Stacey can yell at her, though, Christopher-John and Little Man find them and tell them to get home. Their cousin Suzella has arrived, and they...