Chapters 15 and 16 Summary

Chapter 15

Denna came into the diner dressed in tight jeans, too much jewelry and make-up and with her long died black hair streaming down her back. She didn't recognize Hope, who finally went over and said hello. Denna grabbed her hand and couldn't believe that the girl before her was her daughter, Tulip. Hope reminded her that her name was now Hope. Back in the kitchen, Braverman and Addie could see that she was upset. Addie told her to take a break but she refused. Braverman gave her a red clown's nose to put on. It would take her mind off her mother. She put it on and everyone, including Hope, began laughing.

Hope went out into the diner with the clown nose on. Everyone laughed, even her mother. She was glad her mother was there to watch her. The diners...