Part 2, Chapter 18 Summary

The funeral begins quite somberly. Dolores finds herself watching for someone, anyone, to show up and surprise them all. Fran or Luca or Marina, she hopes, or maybe even Frankie will come. Just when it looks like no one will join them, Luca suddenly appears. Dolores stands between Luca and Rose. As the priest begins the eulogy, Rose starts throwing her voice like she did as a child and causes Dolores and Luca to laugh.

After the funeral, Dolores walks with Louis. Louis has gotten in trouble with Celesta for not taking Dolores home with him the night before. However, he's not upset with Dolores. In fact, he has a surprise for her. Louis takes Dolores back into the old neighborhood and to the building that one housed the old Moonlight Club. It is now a produce stand called Tino's. Inside...