Summary

In Chapter 12, Cadence tells how she apparently went swimming alone at the tiny beach in only her underwear, bra and camisole. Her clothes were never found. There was no towel. She believes she hit her head against some rocks as she swam. Her mother found her lying on the sand. She was taken to a hospital where doctors diagnose hypothermia, respiratory problems and some sort of head trauma, though no injury was found in tests. Her mother takes her to their Vermont home to recuperate. Cadence feels sorry for herself not only because she is sick, but also because she never hears from Gat. She writes to Johnny asking him to find out about Gat, but believes Johnny ignores them.

In Chapter 13, Cadence begins having debilitating headaches six weeks after the accident. She is given medicine and diagnosed with post-traumatic...