Maya is not speaking to her parents. She knows they are scared, but she’s angry with them for breaking their promise about NYU. She drives to the cottage at the forest preserve and notices Phil’s car parked there. She turns the car around and leaves. When Maya returns home, she decides to call Kareem. She is surprised when a female voice answers his phone. Then Kareem asks how she is doing, and Maya apologizes for interrupting. Kareem mentions that he “got back together” with Suraya. Maya explains that her parents have forbidden her to go to NYU. Kareem is sorry to hear it and urges her not to give up making movies: “You’ve got to fight for what you want” (190). She tells him she is tired of fighting; despite her efforts, everything has gone wrong.

The TV station reports another news update. The white truck was rented to Ethan Branson from Indiana. He was 19 and has connections to white supremacist groups. Evidence indicates that he acted alone.

Maya’s class goes on a trip to an amusement park. She sees Brian, now back from suspension, in the parking lot. He stares at her.