How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Jules, call me," he said. "Here's the number. Five-two-four—"
Mom hit the ERASE button before he could even finish. It made me want to cheer […]
"Things are going to change around here," Mom said. "Bear's not going to be living with us anymore, and hopefully that means I can afford to stop working double shifts at the diner too." (70.4-5, 8)
Finally, Mom comes to her senses and dumps Bear for good. It took quite a bit, but he finally stepped over the line. Mom realizes that Bear has been bringing their family down for too long. Her kids need her and that's what she's going to do.