Part 1, Chapter 12 Summary

Dolores spends a lot of time thinking about loss and gain while the adults around her deal with what has happened. Carlotta is devastated by the idea that her husband has been injured. Everyone tells her that Salvatore took the money and ran away, but Carlotta is certain Salvatore would never do such a thing. She will not let them convince her otherwise. The Moonlight Club has been put up for sale. Mary has been found and placed in a hospital, Whitchurch. Mary does not know who Dolores is when Dolores goes to visit her.

Luca is fascinated with Fran's tattoos, so she decides she wants one of her own. However, she decides she must practice on Dolores first. Luca takes Dolores in the kitchen and begins to carve a D into her left wrist. Dolores faints again.

Ms. Preece takes...