Chapter 14 Summary

David's mother is ecstatic at the sound of his voice. As they talk, David feels the familiar pressure on his chest and shoulders. When he inquires about his father, his mother is evasive. He asks if his father is ill, and Miriam is amazed. She admits that he has colon cancer and only has six months to live. He tells her he will call again soon with his plans.

When Thomas calls his mother, the two discuss the difficulties of parenting, and she assures him that his situation is much harder than hers was. In response to his complaints about Andy, she tells him that he should nevertheless go home and be near Bill. His son, after all, needs him.

Elsa receives another fax from Dieter, begging her to give him an answer and come back. She responds with an email explaining that...