Pages 262-295 Summary

A storm is coming fast as the Mercedes nears the ocean by the Margate seaside. The car itself shimmies in the wind. Spray flies up over the pier. It looks dangerous. Vince parks and the men wait in the car, waiting for the real rain to come down while Lenny uses the bathroom. There are arcades by the water, but it is quiet at this time of year. April is out of season. Vince explains that they are looking at the pier that sticks out into the water. There used to be a jetty, but it had been severely damaged in a storm. Jack really wanted the jetty, but he has to settle for the pier. Lenny returns, and Vince drives to the literal end of the road. Ray thinks that the Mercedes is truly a hearse.

Vince reflects about Jack...