Summary

In Chapter 5, Father plans for them to catch a train; but, they cannot get on board. Caroline berates him for “jerking around” so much, saying he is drawing the attention he is trying to avoid. Father buys a bus ticket, then instructs Caroline to buy a round-trip ticket for Bend, Oregon. He says they are not planning to return, but her round-trip ticket is meant to throw off anyone looking for them. They do not sit together while waiting or after getting on the bus. She has a seat to herself and she touches the blue ribbon around Randy's neck for comfort. They change buses in Eugene and a woman sits next to Caroline. The lady makes small talk and admits to being relieved not to have to sit near any of the “creepy people” on the bus. Caroline says she is 17 and is...