When she asks one of them where they're all heading, he says that a hurricane is coming. A couple of days go by and more Indians move out. The animals start to leave as well. Soon, people on the muck begin to leave. A friend of Tea Cake's and Janie's asks them if they need a ride, but Tea Cake refuses.
People are most worried about the lake overflowing.
Those that stay on the muck spend their time gambling, singing, dancing, and having fun. They are still making money from picking beans, too. While a few of them are playing with the dice and having a good time, the wind and the lightening start to pick up. The weather worsens and everyone wonders about God and their fates. They huddled closer and stared at the door.