chapters 9-12 Summary

Chapter 9: M'Vy follows Tree into the little room. M'Vy is very scared. Tree reaches out to hold M'Vy's hand. It is cold and covered with sweat. Tree refuses to turn on the light because she feels that Brother Rush is on his way. M'Vy says she can feel it. Tree looks up and sees Dab in the doorway. Dab must be feeling better if he was able to put on his robe.

Tree goes back to that summer. Brother Rush is taking her for a ride in the big red Buick. Dab is at her side. Tree stands on the seat, happy to be in the car with no socks and shoes. Dab throws Tree's socks out the window. Brother is angry. Brother takes them to a park where they sit on the fence and drink Kool-Aid. Brother Rush falls asleep...