Chapter Sixteen

      

     Chapter sixteen talks about the first anniversary of Susie’s death. Ray’s mother Ruana is having problems with her husband because he is too devoted to his work and doesn’t spend a lot of time with his family. Ruth and Ray become closer and people begin to think their dating.  Ruth has candles and wants to have a vigil for Susie at the cornfield. Many people came and left flowers for Susie. Later lots of people start showing up. As the sun goes down, the cornfield fills with people holding candles. Lindsey shows her mom, but she doesn’t seem interested in the memorial. Lindsey asks her if she plans on leaving them. Lying, she says she won't leave them. She holds Lindsey and then tells her to go tell Jack about the vigil. Buckley, Lindsey, and Jack go across to the neighborhood and join the crowd.