Summary

In chapter 25, Mo and Dale go back to Dale's house to tell Miss Rose what they've learned. Mo is most concerned about the blood she saw on the floor and on the wall. Miss Rose tries to comfort her, but Mo is very scared. Mo mentions that she flattened Deputy Marla's tires, and Miss Rose is okay with that. The hurricane is in full force, so Miss Rose insists they stay put and wait out the storm. The three of them gather candles, junk food, and playing cards. After Mo wins a round of cards with four Aces, the door slams open and there is a man standing in the frame whose face is hidden by a hood. Mo, Dale, and Miss Rose think it's Slate, but it's Mr. Macon. Miss Rose tells him to leave right...