Summary

When she was fifteen, Maya was allowed to stay out until eleven if her brother was with her. One evening, Maya found herself out late without her brother. She rode on the streetcars to the Mexican area to have tacos and tamales. She knew she should go home, but she didn’t want to miss the fun. It was one o’clock when Maya finally told the others she had to leave. She didn’t have enough money for the streetcar so she walked home.

Maya was greeted at home by a furious Vivian who slapped her face. Everyone was worried, even Papa Ford. Later, Bailey told her to pack two night’s worth of clothing. He didn’t know where they were going; they were just going. Bailey announced to Vivian that they were leaving. He didn’t allow anyone to beat...