Summary

As Chapter 79 begins, Patrice is at home grading papers and thinking about Chris. She admits to herself that she loves him and thinks about how good she felt being with him and having Donna nearby. Then someone comes to her door. She thinks that it is late to be having visitors and Donna's advice about security. She opens the door and sees Chris. He professes his love to her.

In Chapter 80, Joyce is at Ibrahim's. She says she has come to tidy the place and ask him for a favor. He knows the favor is to go to the animal shelter to get her dog. He thanks her for trying to help him, but he says that he is not leaving his home. After he gives a speech about not being able to help everyone, she asks him if she can say something...