The Parker Inheritance

Candice goes over to Brandon’s to try to get him to come with her to Vickers Park; it’s the day before the Juneteenth Festival so it will be easier to look around. Brandon is practicing basketball in the back and tells Candice about how he usually has Quincy helping him by playing defense.

Afterwards, Candice and Brandon get Tori to drive them over to the park. They walk around looking for clues; Candice reflects on her grandmother, feeling that Abigail “was not crazy… was not a fool” (176). On the other side of the court, Brandon finds a plaque for Siobhan Washington that says, “She Loved All” (177), which is a direct quote from the letter. They don’t know what it means yet, but Brandon urges Candice to finish The Westing Game because it will help her figure out the clues. 

Back in 1957, Siobhan is deeply in love with Reggie Bradley, a smart, athletic young man with whom she could always have an “interesting” conversation (179). Most of their courtship takes place in the park, where they trade riddles. On Siobhan’s birthday, Reggie has given her a handmade bracelet that she wears every day.

Siobhan and Reggie must see each other secretly to keep their relationship hidden from Coach Dub.