Green Grass, Running Water

Pages 334-336, 346-348, 356-360, 362-376, 378-380, 383-392, 409-411, 416-420

Alberta stands outside the Dead Dog Cafe in the rain until she is soaked through. Inside, Latisha gives her a blanket, hair dryer, and cup of coffee to help her warmup. After a lengthy conversation in which she unloads all her problems, Alberta feels warmer and realizes the nausea is back and that her breasts ache. Latisha notes that she felt that way when she was pregnant, but Alberta scoffs at the idea. As Latisha gets ready to leave for the Sun Dance, Alberta decides she wants to go too, instead of seeing Lionel. On their way to the camp, they discuss marriage and having children, but Alberta still denies that she could be pregnant. At the camp, she is surprised to learn that Lionel is there with Eli.

Lionel and Eli leave the store to go for breakfast, but on the way, Eli changes his mind, and the two head toward the Sun Dance. Along the way, Eli tells Lionel about his life, and Lionel grows increasingly uncomfortable as they approach the circle of teepees that makes up the camp. When they arrive, Lionel sees his father and Norma, who are both happy to see him.