Chapter 2 Summary

The chapter begins as Gail is trying to find a movie to watch on TV that she has not already seen before. Gail is babysitting at Mrs. Montgomery's house while Mrs. Montgomery enjoys a night out with other "previously married" people. The phone rings as Gail is walking down the hall. When she answers, no one replies, so she hangs up. As Gail enters the living room, the phone rings again. Gail returns to the hall to answer the phone, but again the caller greets her with silence. To calm her nerves, Gail reaches for her green stone while she dials Steve's number. The two teens talk for a while until they cannot think of anything else to say. At 12:30 a.m., Gail senses movement behind her and jumps. Mrs. Montgomery has entered the house and startled Gail. Mrs. Montgomery pays her three...