Chapter 4 Summary

Tracy agrees to have a Coke with Brad at a local restaurant, but insists on walking there, because she will not ride in cars with people she does not trust. As they walk, she confronts Brad, telling him that she is aware of his lies, because she checked at the school's office and found that he was not enrolled as a student. Brad admits following Tracy in the park, but says he does not want to hurt her. He offers his driver's license as proof of his identity and explains that he is looking for Mindy, his two-and-a-half year old sister.

Following the sudden death of Brad's father, his mother, Laura, married Gavin Brummer and had Mindy. Brad says that Gavin disappeared four months ago with Mindy. Although Brad and his mother contacted the police they were not given much help. Brad decided...