April 25-June 8 Summary

A girl from a different dorm runs away. Marina is upset she didn't spot another sad soul like her. She is also upset that the teachers are more angry and less concerned with the underlying sadness that caused the girl to run away. The girl is eventually found at her Grandmother's farm.

Marina takes a big step on Cathy's birthday by giving her a card with a gift she made herself. After she hands over the present, she suns away shaking. Nevertheless, she is very proud of herself. Later, Lisa puts her arm around Marina- another first- and tells her that Cathy cried when she opened it. She also says that all of the girls notice Marina is happier lately.

When the semester is over, Marina returns home with her mother for the break. One day Marine finds herself walking to...