Summary

Chapter 34 takes place in 1985. Ben and Diondra sneaked into Ben's house, looking for any money that Patty might have set aside. Ben promised her a gift, intending to show her the clothing he bought for their baby. The clothing was missing from his room, and he believed the police took it. He found his notebook filled with possible baby names, which his mother mistakenly thought was the names of his victims. Diondra caught Michelle outside their door listening to them. Michelle seemed giddy to find out that Diondra was pregnant, but Diondra was furious. She chased after Michelle, and started to choke her. Ben moved to stop her, but found himself just resting his hands against Diondra’s shoulders as she strangled Michelle.

In the present, Libby is still at Diondra's home. Lyle has not gone with her. Libby meets Crystal, the child...