Chapter 8 Summary

Days drift by as Nyle monitors Ezra's non-movement and as the teachers and principal monitor the radiation levels. Each night, Nyle consistently appears by Ezra's side and talks about nothing and everything.

One day after school, Nyle invites Muncie to help her move the fencing. When they complete the project, the two girls collect loose wool in the pasture. Muncie has enough to fill her basket, and Nyle offers to help her card and spin it after Muncie cleans it. By the time Nyle returns home, it is late, and Gran scolds her. Gran tells her that Mrs. Trent waits for Nyle to spend time with Ezra before she takes a break. Nyle tries to get out of visiting Ezra and the back bedroom, but once again, Gran reminds her that it is the right thing to do. After eating her supper, Nyle...