Chapters 3-4 Summary

In the morning, Miranda's dad calls to let them know that he is alright. Miranda is glad that school is still on, since it gives her something normal on which to focus. However, at school a storm hits; lightning crashes around them and they lose electricity. Miranda's mom arrives soon after to take Miranda away. At the car, Jonny and an old family friend called Mrs. Nesbitt are waiting for them. Miranda's mom gives her an envelope full of money, and explains that they are going to the supermarket to buy as many supplies as they can.

At the supermarket they split up and stuff as much as they can into their carts. They focus on canned food, water, dry food and health supplies. There are lots of other people fighting over food inside, but they manage to get what they...