Chapters 10-12 Summary

In chapter ten, Tiger puts on a strong façade during the funeral and does not cry. Dorie Kay dresses Granny in a fancy dress that Dorie bought for Granny the prior year. Dorie Kay found the dress in the closet with the tags intact. After the funeral, people in the town bring more food to the house to express condolences. Tiger tries to avoid anyone who approaches her and eventually walks to the creek. Jesse follows her and apologizes for the kiss. When he brings up Granny, Tiger becomes angry and yells at Jesse. Jesse leaves and Tiger waits at the creek for hours until her father calls for her. Lonnie greets Tiger at the gate and hugs her. Tiger begins to cry.

In chapter eleven, Tiger watches as Aunt Dorie Kay tries to teach Lonnie how to pay bills...