Part 3, Chapter 26 Summary

Elaine finally lands a job after three interviews with an organization called Project Renewal, which used to be a homeless center, located at 8 East Third Street. On her third interview Donald Myers asks Elaine, "Do you have any questions?" She replies, "Yeah, when can I start?" Donald likes her enthusiasm, so he hires her for the 4:00 p.m. to midnight shift. She gets permission from her parole officer to work the night shift. Her duties encompass answering the phone, searching men's lockers and watching their curfew. She is paid $18,000 per year. Soon, Elaine is transferred to Kenton Hall, around the corner from 8 East Third Street and her shift changes to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is the last step in the recovery process for the men. Elaine is back living in the apartment with Sabrina and having a hard time...