Chapter 12, And Moses Stuttered Summary and Analysis

In this final chapter, the author explains what happens after Michael runs away following his fight with Antonio. The police are called to the scene. It turns out that the little boy who is injured is tutor Bobby Nix's son. He is going to press charges against Michael. Michael drives around town, angry and confused. This is a new situation for him. He is more vulnerable now. Antonio's comments about his white family hurt him. Other people can now get to him by using his loved ones to cause him pain.

Sean is urgently trying to reach Michael, and fears what the scared boy might do. He learns that the little boy is hurt and needs stitches, but will recover. He also learns that the police intend to send Michael to jail. Sean calls a...