Summary

After several hours of conversation with Gabriella and Chloe, Hadley packs a bag and prepares the baby. In the car, Hadley observes Gabriella and Chloe act affectionately "in a way she had never seen women be affectionate" (12). She feels jealous of their intimacy. Looking at Gemma, she wonders where she came from, who she might become.

After hours of driving, the women arrive in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Gabriella and Chloe retreat to their hotel room. Hadley takes Gemma for a walk. She tells Gemma about everything she sees (12). When she spots a police officer, Hadley grows afraid. Gemma cries. Hadley tries acting normal as she passes the officer. Suddenly, he asks if she is "going to do something about that crying baby" (13). Her response raises the officer's suspicions. He demands to see papers for her and Gemma. Hadley says she does not have...