Chapters 11 - 15 (Pages 225 - 383) Summary

One week later, Hollis and his beloved Laura arrive in Colby in Chapter 11. Auden's mother calls beforehand to warn Auden about "The Laura" (224) . Victoria dislikes Laura immensely, calling her "cold" and "methodical" (225). Finally, Victoria is concerned that Laura is going to suck all the joy out of her only boy.

Heidi sings Karen Stock's praises to Auden. Heidi is the first to point out the fact that Laura looks exactly like Auden's mother. Auden agrees that Laura's resemblance to Victoria is somewhat unnerving. Robert West does not seem to like Laura all that much. Likewise, Laura is not very interested in Hollis' family. Auden talks to Hollis about Laura but to no avail. Hollis believes he is in love with Laura.

Maggie tells Auden that she does not want Auden to break Eli's heart. Maggie meets Hollis...