When the Cranes Fly South

Bo waits to call Ture, not wanting to ring too early. He writes a note to ask about young people using English and glances at the floor spot where Sixten used to cool down. Ture does not answer. After two more attempts and a trip to the toilet to steady himself, Bo tries again, but there is still no answer. Fearing that something has happened and thinking about how his life has become “precarious” (200), he decides that he must call Hans, despite not speaking to him since Sixten was taken. 

With shaking hands, he dials. Hans answers cheerfully from a meeting. Bo says that he cannot get hold of Ture. Hans asks if Ture is simply not answering and reminds Bo that Ture has carers who can help if he is hurt. He promises to try to contact Ture or his carers and then call Bo back when he knows more. Feeling a little lighter, Bo gets up to eat and plans for a possible hospital visit. He decides that he will bring “two whole packs of mazariner” when he goes to see Ture (201).

At 12:54 PM, Ingrid notes Bo’s worry for Ture; Hans has still not called back.