Summary

Chapter 37 – Josie and Cokie head out to Shady Grove. Cokie is continuing to plan Josie’s route to the North with Cornbread. Cokie also warns Josie not to let her guard down, to be prepared for people who might try to get at Louise through her. Cokie leaves Josie with Willie’s shotgun. Josie worries as Cokie leaves.

Chapter 38 – Josie passes the nights with Ray and Frieda, who sleep days and stay up at nights because they are both afraid of the dark. Through a phone call with Patrick, Josie learns that her mother has returned, has posted bail, and is staying at the Town and Country Motel, a place owned by Carlos Marcello. Jesse then arrives to visit, having been given directions by Willie. Jesse reveals he has seen Louise around with Cincinnati, then reveals his own father killed his mother in a...