Book Two: Unto Us Is Born..., Shadows Fade Away Summary

Bart leaves the house drunk at 3 a.m. after his party flopped. The beginning of chapter "Unto Us Is Born..." begins with Catherine waiting for him in his room. Although he is drunk, he seems happy to see his mother. He tells her that he overheard Jory tell her he was going to give him the ship. He was so excited that Jory would give him a gift that he took so much time on, then was so upset it was smashed to pieces.

He also says he is a creep and a jerk, like Cindy often calls him. He pleads with his mother to send Chris away so he can feel good about himself and her. He says he wants her to purify her soul. He...