Summary

Chapter 13.

Bone takes the hook home and hides it in the rafters over the washing machine. Anney notices changes in Bone; she tells her she is standing straighter and that she can see her face once in a while. Bone doesn’t tell her it is because she is always looking up trying to see if the hook she hid in the rafters over the laundry room can be seen from below. The hook makes Bone feel strong, and tall, and dangerous.

About this time, Shannon begins trying to work her way back into Bone’s life. Anney encourages her to think about talking to Shannon. When Bone finally answers the phone, Shannon acts as though nothing has happened. She invites Bone to come to her house for a barbeque. Bone doesn’t commit, but agrees to think about it.

On Sunday she heads toward...