Chapters 8 & 9: Suspicions & A Friend in Need Summary

Though deeply disturbed by her visit with Louis, Ruby is surprised when he writes her a note of gratitude and admits he suddenly can distinguish between light and shadow, the first time he's seen anything but darkness in almost twenty years. Ruby turns her attention to the upcoming Halloween dance, when Greenwood will be visited by boys from another school. Despite the many rules that accompany the dance, the girls are all excited to mingle with the young men. Uncharacteristically, Gisselle acts kindly toward Abby: she tells Abby that as the prettiest girl everyone will vote for Abby for the queen of the dance, and gives Abby a ribbon to wear in her hair. Gisselle decides the quad-mates should attend the dance as a united group. As soon as the dance begins, Gisselle's...