--Three Chairs. One for meditation. Two for conversation. Three for company. According to Thoreau.
-- Narrator (The First Property of Thirst is Surprise)

Importance: These words explain why Rocky has chosen to name his property Three Chairs. He always has had a deep respect for Henry David Thoreau who built his own cabin out in the woods away from other people. As much as Rocky's property is built far away from other people, there is frequent need for the metaphorical third chair as people come into the land and often seek out Three Chairs for the food. Actors come frequently as the land around the ranch is often used to film movies, and they frequently visit the ranch. As such, the main characters have met some of the most famous movie actors of the time. Part of the reason Stryker blames his dad for his mother's death is because of the name of the ranch. As a young child, he...