Summary

In a short tender scene, Marco tells Rosie they finally have Raymond's programming figured out and it will all be over soon. The two begin their wedding preparations in earnest.

In Chapter 22, Raymond begins to play cards, but Johnny interrupts. Eleanor takes the cards away to prevent any further mis-programming, but then Josie slips in the library through the back door--dressed as the queen of diamonds! After a quick reconciliation and professions of undying affection, the two begin to make love on the couch. Meanwhile, Senator Jordan has gone in the front door to distract the Iselin's while Josie and Raymond reconnect, and Eleanor takes him into a private den to ask whether he will block Johnny's run for vice president. Convinced that the vice presidential nomination is just a feint for a greater goal, Senator Jordan vows to block the move with all of...