Chapter 8 Summary

After a week with her aunt and uncle and their scheduled sightseeing agendas, Davey is ready to explore the area and spend some time alone. She noticed that Walter and Bitsy had matching bicycles in the garage and she asks if she can use Bitsy's. Davey wants to go riding while the family is out visiting Cochiti Lake, but she is very careful about how she asks. She doesn't want to offend Walter and Bitsy because they have been really nice. Davey has already grown tired of Walter's lectures on the area, science history and a lot in between so she appeals to them using the fact that she really needs some relaxation. After some deliberation Walter and Bitsy agree, once Davey wears a helmet when riding and promises to be extremely careful overall. Davey's mother was never a part of the conversation...