Summary

In Chapter 21, Quang-ha is angry because another person has been added to their already crowded living conditions. He is embarrassed by the robot underwear his mother bought for him on sale. He’s angry everything he owns smells like nail polish. He decides he won’t feel sorry for Willow because she’s only adding to his discomfort.

The next morning, Willow refuses to go to school. Pattie is supposed to call the Department of Children’s Services that day and have a file set up for Willow. She assumes family will come for the girl. She hopes they will take care of her.

In Chapter 22, Willow hopes she is dreaming when she wakes up in the garage. She analyzes the odds of being given up at birth then having another set of parents die in a accident 147 months and 7 days later. She...