Part 3, Chapter 19 Summary

Elaine is given $40 when she leaves prison. She sits in the back of a van driven by Lora, with Apache. She needs to report to her parole officer within 24 hours of her release, so Lora proceeds to drive to the South Bronx where his office is. He is not in and Elaine is told to return the following day. Lora then drives to Frank's widow Becky's house where Elaine runs out to hug her. Randy Creditco has arranged a welcome home luncheon for Elaine and two other female inmates. Elaine invites Becky to come. Becky states she has no money, so Elaine gives her $10. Satara and her boyfriend met Elaine, Apache and Lora at the restaurant. Reporters surround Elaine to get her story.

Danae still has not shown up, so Elaine and the other children leave to find her. They find...