Chapter 15- Forged by Fire

Gerald has had great times with his friends in basketball, and Angel is greatly into dance. One day, when Gerald went to pick up Angel from school, she told him all about getting picked to lead in the dance show. She was greatly excited, and they both walked into their apartment greatly happy, until they saw what was inside. Sitting on the sofa inside, was Jordan Sparks.

It was uplifting to read about how well everything was going for the two children, until it came to a screeching halt when they found Jordan inside the apartment. Sadly, things are going to be changing once more for Angel and Gerald.

Chapter 14- Forged by Fire

It's been six year since the conviction of Jordan, and Gerald and Angel have had time to heal. Yet, at first, times were still rough for the two. Monique wouldn't admit to Jordans abuse, and they have moved four times because she couldn't afford rent. Gerald is seventeen, and Angel is twelve. Gerald attends Hazelwood High School, and is on the basketball team, and Angel has asked her mother if she could be in dance, and she said yes. Monique got a job at the YMCA, and decided to leave to celebrate. This reminded Gerald much too closely of the time long ago, when he was left home alone, and started a blazing fire.

Gerald and Angel are still struggling from their past, but hopefully they can have better times.

Chapter 13- Forged by Fire

During the trial, Gerald and Angel told their stories, and Jordan was sentenced to six to ten years in prison. Mr. Washington helped them a lot with the trial, and he also let Gerald know that if he needed anything, he would be there to help him. Justice is served, and all is well.

I wish, but I doubt it.

Chapter 12- Forged by Fire

Jordan was alone once more with Angel, and he began to abuse her again. He put her on her bed, right at the same time that two policemen came through the bedroom door. They quickly handcuffed Jordan, and read him his rights. As he watched this, Gerald had a grim smile upon his face, pleased to see that justice being served. As Angel and Gerald were in happy spirits after Jordan had gone, Monique flew into the house calling Gerald a "filthy liar."

It was a happy feeling when Jordan was being handcuffed. Yet, it is sad that Monique unrelentingly loyal to somebody so disgusting and vial. I thought that she may have become a better person way back when she was going to meet Gerald and Aunt Queen, but sometimes certain people just don't change.

Chapter 11- Forged by Fire

In this chapter, it is shown even more how careless Monique is for her children. When Gerald mentions that Angel looks like she is getting worse, she merely shrugged it off. Later, she leaves Angel alone at home, while she is still sick.

Gerald tried to comfort Angel, and finally decided that he would tell somebody about Jordan and his abuse. So, he left for school early, and battled with himself on whether to call the cops, or rather to talk to someone. Then, his friend, Rob, and his dad, Mr. Washington, pulled up in their car to go to school. Gerald ended up telling Rob's dad everything, who decided to go to the police about Gerald's issue.

I thought that the end of this chapter was relieving. I was very glad to read about Mr. Washington saying he was going to go to the police. Hopefully, he will help things become better for Gerald and Angel.