IX. Present and X. Maybe: There Is Another World But It Is This One Summary

IX. Present

This part contains no text.

X. Maybe: There Is Another World But It Is This One

Isobel wakes to the smell of cooking bacon. She notices that much is different about her bedroom. She looks in the mirror and sees that she looks healthier and happier. Isobel goes downstairs and first sees Charles enjoying a good breakfast. Then she sees Gordon, Charlotte, Vinny, and some unidentified person. Everyone seems to be happy and getting along. Isobel continues into the kitchen and sees that the unidentified person sitting next to Gordon is Eliza.

The family enjoys a wonderful dinner and a happy Christmas celebration. They hear a car horn outside the house. Eliza looks outside and...