Chapter 10 Summary

Doug Carver comes to Tracy's house to pick her up on Friday evening and renews an acquaintance with Aunt Irene, who sold him his house. When Aunt Irene asks if the couple has started a family, Doug says they received a "surprise package." Doug hurries along with Tracy, saying that he and his wife are planning to go to dinner with friends and a play at a local theatre. At the Carver home on Sweetwater Drive, Doug and Sally refer affectionately to Mindy as Cricket, a nickname given to her because of her high energy level. Sally says the child is asleep and that she expects her to continue sleeping.

After the Carvers leave, Tracy leaves the door unlocked and goes to Mindy's room. Brad arrives quickly and the teens start to gather clothing and look for Bimbo, Mindy's stuffed toy. Brad notes...