Summary

This chapter is narrated by Scotty and opens with Scotty discussing Sextus’ trial. According to Scotty, it had taken three years to start Sextus’ trial due to officials owing his ancestor’s favors. Darlene sent Sextus, Elmunda, and Jed off and told them that she would arrive later. She went back inside to smoke crack. When she finally arrived at the courthouse, she sat with Michelle, who was missing an arm. The two did not talk much about how she lost her arm.

Darlene then recalled some of the changes she made to Delicious (and that no one knew where Jackie was, but they did know that How moved to Juarez). She allowed workers to leave and erased their debts. She explained that about half the workforce left soon after. She also spotted Sirius in the courtroom, and they exchanged glances. Darlene was...