Summary

Chapter 13 – Christmas rolls around. Every year, Ora gives Blanche a large bonus so her children will have a good holiday. Ora takes advantage of the colder weather to burn Marcus’s old clothes. Blanche doesn’t want to celebrate Christmas after the death of Marcus. Ora decides to host Christmas at her house instead since it will be her first without Walter, and because Blanche’s family deserves a good Christmas.

Chapter 14 – Ora goes to Blanche’s house on Canal Street and is surprised to find Patrice home alone with an older man named Cedric, who appears to be about twenty. Cedric leaves for work as Patrice comes to the door, saying it isn’t what it appears to be. Ora then brings Patrice out to do some Christmas shopping, including for Patrice herself. When Patrice tries to pick up the packages for Ora...