Chapter Five and Chapter Six Summary

In Chapter Five, Bri suggests Mami hasn't called because she is in a hospital somewhere with amnesia. Alex doesn't have the heart to argue, so agrees that would be a blessed miracle. After a brief discussion about saints that Alex finds silly, he leaves the table, praying for the strength to continue caring for his sisters, even in times he doesn't care to do so. The following day, after Julie explodes about Alex's habit of constantly listening to the radio, Bri explains that Julie is bothered listening to the events of the world. Alex leaves Bri to look for headphones while he discusses Julie's fears with her.

The following day, Alex is instructed that Father Franco has asked him to come to the church as soon as he can. Although against Father Mulrooney's wishes, Alex...