Chapter 11 Summary

Bud realizes he is taking a big risk on accepting this ride from the stranger and feels that if he questions the driver about vampire possibilities he will feel confident. The box in the front seat has not made him feel good about allowing this man to help, but he realizes he has no choice. The ride to Grand Rapids is full of questions. Lefty asks about Bud's mother being worried about his running away. Bud explains she is dead and that he lives with Dad in Grand Rapids. The only draw back to his truthfulness is that Lefty knows WHO his Dad is.

This man introduces himself as "Lefty" Lewis. He tries to lighten the mood by complaining of backwash when he must share the red pop with Bud, yet Bud is concerned about what lies ahead. He decides the best way...