Part III Summary and Analysis

Wednesday, September 7

Kathy was worried when Zeitoun didn't call at the time he had promised to. She kept trying to call the Claiborne house but there was no answer. She called around to different friends and family but no one had seen Zeitoun.

Thursday, September 8

Still no call from Zeitoun. Ahmad called and sent a plea to a Katrina relief organization asking for help in finding his brother. Soon every family member from Syria was calling Kathy. She was trying to stay calm for the sake of her children but it was difficult.

Friday, September 9

At breakfast, the kids asked about Zeitoun. Kathy felt she had no choice other than to say he called her late the night before. She tried the Claiborne house repeatedly all day but there was no answer. The girls knew their house was underwater...