Summary

Chapter 8 begins with the phrase “algo en comun,” which means “something in common.” Sam and Jade sit together on the bus the next day. They talk about St. Francis and agree to meet for lunch. Jade is eager to get to know Sam.

Chapter 9 begins with the word “esperar,” which means “to wait.” It is now October, and Jade and Sam ride the bus and eat lunch together. On the day of the first meeting of the Woman to Woman program, Jade arrives to find her mentor – Maxine – has not arrived. A woman named Sabrina leads the meeting, describing why mentoring is important. Jade's mentor, Maxine, is not present. Sabrina has them all stand in a circle to introduce themselves, using the first letter of their name to add a descriptive word. She describes herself as “Silly Sabrina.” Jade, the only one without...