September, Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Summary

When everyone is assured that Imani is out of danger, Ava and Eddie take a few minutes to themselves to mull over the horrific events of the past weekend. There is no reason or explanation for behavior like Frank's, and there is agreement that he is the type that creates negative stereotypes associated with all black people. Eddie would like to carry out his plan from weeks before and ensure that Frank does no more damage. Ava tries to discourage him, but his anger overtakes clear thinking, and he leaves to hunt for Frank and Mattie before they have a chance to escape to Detroit or Chicago.

Ava receives a phone call that puts her in touch with a woman named Susan Hughes, who wants to share some information about the Reverend and Mrs. Anderson. Apparently, Susan had been...