Chapter 14 Summary

As Nyle lies in bed one night, she overhears the voices of Gran and Mrs. Trent downstairs in the kitchen. In an attempt not to listen, Nyle puts her pillow over her ears. The next morning, Gran tells Nyle that they are going to Manchester after chores, stating that she has sheep business there and that Nyle can shop for Christmas. Nyle invites Muncie in an effort to rekindle their friendship. The two girls spend all day shopping together. During lunch, Dan Taylor and some other boys from their eighth grade class arrive at the same restaurant. The boys sit at the table next to the girls, and the two groups banter back and forth. As is usual, someone makes a jab at Muncie, but this time instead of Nyle sticking up for her, Dan elbows the assailant.

While the girls wait inside...