Summary

This chapter takes place at the farm and is narrated by Scotty. The chapter opens during a time when Darlene was remarking about the change in the seasons (and the fact that an eclipse took place recently) and, therefore, a change in the crops. She also made a quick remark about how she used to think of herself as Nat’s wife, like Coretta Scott King.

At this time, the farm stayed relatively quiet about Sirius’ escape. One day, when Darlene was picking lemons, TT fell to the ground injured. Darlene learned that TT was struck by a warden for asking about Sirius. Shortly afterward, Darlene heard that a bum with gangrene and a flu along with a child had arrived at the farm, but they were placed in a barn to quarantine them.

One night, Darlene spotted Jackie moving in the night...