Chapter Nineteen Summary

In Chapter Nineteen, on December 27th, the electricity comes on and after washing, Alex and Julie decide to again look for Bri. They reach the elevator and push the button, as Julie remarks the elevator should already be on their floor. Alex realizes the problem too late, and the elevator doors open to Bri's body. She had taken the elevator on the day she left, and when the electricity went off, she was stuck. Alex points out she died in a peaceful state of grace, They wrap her body is a quilt, and take her to the old apartment. Alex leaves Julie alone with Bri for several minutes, and finds a note from Bri to Mami and Papi. Alex suddenly realizes Bri died because she came to the old apartment first after going to the church, to leave a note for...