Small Great Things: Chapter 25, Ruth Summary & Analysis

When Ruth gets home, Edison isn't there. She wonders if she's actually the villain for thinking that Davis would grow up to be a monster. She also thinks that she doesn't regret what she said to Kennedy. Adisa bursts in and brushes off Ruth's worries about Edison. Suddenly, Ruth realizes that she's lost control of her future. Adisa comforts her and then pulls Mama's scarf out of her pocket and gives it to Ruth.

Edison returns after midnight, carrying a knapsack. He looks wild and locks himself in his room. Ruth falls asleep on the couch and dreams about Mama's funeral again. This time, Ruth sees herself in the coffin. She jerks awake to the sound of knocks on the door. Police flood Ruth's house and yell for Edison. They drag him to the floor to arrest him for a felony hate crime. Ruth immediately calls Kennedy.