Steve's observation demonstrates how in tune he is with his daughter and also serves as a validation of Ronnie's feelings, for she needs to learn that being an adult includes balancing competing emotions and feelings. Steve recognizes Ronnie's conflicting feelings about the hatching: as much as she is looking forward to it, she resents - if only for a little bit - having to share the event with strangers who have had no part in the care of the nest. This is the first of a series of juxtapositions between joy and pain that exist throughout the chapter. Ronnie is torn between her increased feeling of security with her distaste for violence. Ronnie watches in horror as she hears her father's cough and breathing become heavier and then she and everyone else notices that Steve's face is covered with blood.Ĭhapter 29 opens a week after the fight. Immediately after Jonah expresses how cool it was to watch the hatching, Steve has a coughing fit, worse than the one he had at the church. As the eggs hatch, Ronnie has numerous feelings. Ronnie admits that she had a good summer and not just because of Will. They talk about church, the stained-glass window, his song writing, and Jonah. Will and Ronnie manage the crowd that shows up to watch the event. Although it does not occur on her birthday, the eggs do hatch two nights later. Soon, Will asks Ronnie what she most wants for her birthday. Before falling asleep one night, Ronnie has an ominous sense of foreboding. Ronnie is also concerned about the end of summer: Will and Kayla are going off to college, and Ronnie is left with uncertainty. In addition, Susan is particularly cold toward Ronnie the two times they see each other. The next week is stressful for both Will and Ronnie Ronnie is uncomfortable with Will's actions, while he is concerned that Marcus might contact the authorities.
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