Summary

In Chapter 4, Heather rushes to her mother's bed, “terrified to discover her cold and solid” (24). When Connie stirs, Heather hides the reason and depth of her concern. Connie is beautiful, just like Junie. Heather continues to hold onto her same out-of-style haircut to hide her burned-off ear. Connie promises to come to the fair to see Heather's band play, but Heather knows she will not. Heather suggests spaghetti for dinner. Connie is angry that they just had spaghetti a couple of nights ago. Heather apologizes. Heather thinks back to when Connie had been the life of the community parties. She wonders if they might host one if Heather offers to do all the cooking. Heather answers the phone while preparing TV dinners for the oven, annoyed that she will have to eat one with beans and wieners. Brenda suggests that Heather come with...