Chapter 14 and Epilogue Summary

The next day, Lonnie hides in the hayloft in the barn all day, because he does not want to talk to anyone. He watches as many people come to the house, most of them with food. From the window, Lonnie can see that Hud now acts like he is in charge of everything, since he no longer has Granddad to stop him. When Lonnie emerges in order to eat, he tries to avoid the group of Granny's relatives who have showed up. There is a spot on the porch where it is clear that Granddad fell off, probably causing his confusion. Lonnie drives into Thalia, hoping to talk with Halmea. Her friends tell him that Halmea has moved to Detroit.

In the morning, Lonnie waits at the back of the church while the mourners come in for the funeral...