Chapters Seven and Eight Summary

Hank and Sarah are at Delphia Medical Center where Jacob undergoes extensive surgery. Hank is later called to Jacob's room after Jacob recovers consciousness for a few minutes and continues to rant out Hank's name. When Hank arrives in the room, Jacob's heart rate increases and he's told to leave. Sheriff Carl follows Hank, asking him some general questions, including what the three of them were doing near the preserve that day he encountered them. Hank knows that Carl doesn't suspect him of wrongdoing but does somehow realize that there's something not quite right about the story. Hank and Sarah are told there's no reason to remain at the hospital and are told they'll be called if there's any change in Jacob's condition. On the way home, Hank tries to explain his actions and emotions to Sarah...