Chapter 34 and Epilogue Summary and Analysis

In Chapter 34, after the kids went off to school the next day, Cathy crawled back into bed. Jill called with the news that the police picked up Jodie's parents, three of the granddads and uncles and they were all going to be charged. The Smiths apparently came around and told them what they knew. The police raided the house and the parents evidently were involved in a pedophile ring. Cathy said she would definitely testify and help however she could. They found very young photos of Jodie at 18 months and perhaps even younger.

Cathy looked in Jodie's empty room and noticed an envelope. It had her name on it. It was written by Paula but it was from Jodie. She thanks Cathy for taking care of her. She was sorry for all the bad things she did...