Summary

In "Zagreb," Grigor hires his neighbor, Nikolina, to help with Plan Fallback. She handles "the upkeep of the already active kentukis" (147). They work well together.

In "Vancouver," a mother buys her daughters a kentuki. As soon as the kentuki connects, it becomes uncontrollable, chasing the girls. Seeing their terror, the mother smashes it.

In "Umbertide," Enzo's frustration with Mister continues. Afraid Mister overheard Giulia's concerns, Enzo assures him he does not think he is a pedophile (155). While running errands, he sees other people with their kentukis, envying their connections. At home, he scolds Mister for his ungratefulness. When he tells his friend, Carlo, about his troubles, Carlo invites him on a fishing trip.

In "Oaxaca," even running cannot distract Alina from her frustration with Sven. He did not even notice the rotting tangerine peels she put under his pillow. He is...