Part 7, Chapter 43

Keesha’s brother’s murder is on the front page of the newspaper. Stephie’s little brother is 14. like Tobias. He walks down Seventh Street, where people discovered Tobias's body. <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/keeshas-house/major-character-analysis/#670249">Keesha</a> left practice in tears and isn’t speaking. <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/keeshas-house/major-character-analysis/#670242">Stephie</a> compares the idea that teens have fun with the harsh realities. She wants to tell her brother to stay inside, and she wonders why Tobias was on Seventh Street during school. She wonders how many people will read the newspaper and throw it out. Stephie is relieved that she can act like a typical teen again instead of a pregnant teen. She got an A on a research paper and feels happy.

Part 7, Chapter 43 Summary: “Keesha’s Brother (Stephie)

Part 7, Chapter 44

<a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/keeshas-house/major-character-analysis/#670245">Jason</a> goes to Tobias’s funeral with <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/keeshas-house/major-character-analysis/#670242">Stephie</a>. He notices the tumultuous expression on Keesha’s face. Stephie tries talking to <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/keeshas-house/major-character-analysis/#670249">Keesha</a>, but all she can say is the word “he” before Keesha leaves with <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/keeshas-house/major-character-analysis/#670259">Joe</a>. Stephie explains Joe’s role in the teen community and asks Jason not to tell adults. Jason thinks professionals should help the teens, but he understands that Joe is a positive influence.

Part 7, Chapter 44 Summary: “Invisible Shield (Jason)” 

Part 7, Chapter 45

Part 7, Chapter 45 Summary: “A Good Person (Keesha)” 

Part 7, Chapter 46

Part 7, Chapter 46 Summary: “Ready to Try Again (Dontay)”

Part 7, Chapter 47

Part 7, Chapter 47 Summary: “A Long, Hard Talk (Carmen)”

Part 7, Chapter 48

Part 7, Chapter 48 Summary: “Light Through the Window (Harris)”

Part 7, Chapter 49

Part 7, Chapter 49 Summary: “Finding Heartbeats (Katie)”

Part 8, Chapter 50

Part 8, Chapter 50 Summary: “The Wide Blue Door (Stephie)”

Part 8, Chapter 51

Part 8, Chapter 51 Summary: “Is It Fair? (Jason)”

Part 8, Chapter 52

Part 8, Chapter 52 Summary: “Shifting Gears (Keesha)”

Part 8, Chapter 53

Part 8, Chapter 53 Summary: “Three Months (Dontay)”

Part 8, Chapter 54

Part 8, Chapter 54 Summary: “One Step Higher (Carmen)”

Part 8, Chapter 55

Part 8, Chapter 55 Summary: “Up to Us (Harris)”

Part 8, Chapter 56

Part 8, Chapter 56 Summary: “Paint and Paintbrush (Katie)”

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