Chapter 13 Summary

Saturday, December 19, 2026. Another minister officially conducts a funeral service for Lauren's dad. Lauren realizes that when she leaves home now, she will not have to say goodbye to her dad because he has left her. Lauren decides that if her father cannot survive outside, she, as a female, would have no chance, so she will disguise herself as a man. This will be easier because of her slender build and height.

Tuesday, December 22, 2206. Olivar sends a moving van with armed guards to move Joanne's family to their town. Cory questions the black guard about Olivar, and Lauren wonders if Cory is thinking of applying to move there. Lauren thinks it unlikely they would be accepted. Lauren and Curtis, Lauren's boyfriend, talk after Joanne and her family are gone. Curtis states that he wants to leave the neighborhood and travel north. He notices Lauren's...