21-25 Summary

Denny arrives at Victor's house holding what looks like a baby. Victor gave him the idea of pretending to carry a baby so he would get more attention. However, it is not a baby, but a rock wrapped in a blanket. Denny collects rocks for each day he is sober and has cleverly combined the two ideas.

Victor goes to see Dr. Marshall to ask her what was in the diary. Dr. Marshall says from what she can understand, his mother was delusional before he was born. She says the diary says Victor's father is the Holy Trinity. Victor has no idea what she means and Dr. Marshall says his mother thinks Victor is the second coming of Christ.

Victor again reflects back to his childhood. His mother takes him on a walk around a town, taking alcohol left for slugs and smelling...