Pages 549-663 Summary

Hunter is working overtime while the stars at the radio station are on vacation. All Hunter can think about is Nikki, whom he is still trying to win back. Hunter has even bought her a promise ring, but he is afraid he will never have the chance to give it to her, especially when he calls and hears a male voice in the background. Hunter picks up his aunt, Leigh, and his mother, Kristina, at the airport as they arrive for Christmas. Hunter and Kristina quickly get into an argument. Leigh tries to get Hunter to realize that Kristina's ability to love her children has been compromised by her use of crank.

Autumn continues to make her way to Nevada with Trey. Autumn sees snow for the first time as they drive into a blizzard outside Bishop. As they drive, and...