Summary

Chapter 31. In the early morning hours, Grayson and Maniac venture out to the woods to find their Christmas tree beautifully covered with snow. Next, they head to the zoo to visit the animals. Back at home, they exchange gifts between themselves. Maniac gives Grayson a cap, a pair of gloves, and a book he wrote himself entitled The Man Who Struck Out Willie Mays. Maniac receives Grayson’s prized baseball glove from his stint in the minors and a brand new ball. In addition, Maniac receives a box of Krimpets and a pair of gloves. The young boy is overcome with happiness and the gift exchange is a very special moment between the two. The chapter alludes to the fact that Grayson will be found dead 5 days later.

Chapter 32. Maniac wakes up one morning to find Grayson is dead. The book chronologically skips to the January...