Summary

In Act 3, "Out Like a Lamb," Chapter 1, two weeks later, Nat and Senderovsky talked. Senderovsky noticed Nat’s altered behavior, realizing that Karen was good for her. He hoped it was "not too late to be a complete parent" (145).

Meanwhile, the virus swept the country. Listening to the news made "the bungalow colonists" feel guilty (146). They were glad to be "safe here in their own community," but felt bad that others did not have a the same safety (146). Though country life was making them "slower, softer, wobblier on their feet," they all stayed (147). Meanwhile, the black truck continued stalking the property.

In Chapter 2, Senderovsky's agent called about the script. Senderovsky explained that he was "ready to go" but that the Actor would not "sign off" (151). Talking to the agent made him feel bad about himself.

Senderovsky talked to Dee about the script. He wanted...