Book Three: Heaven Can't Wait Summary

The chapter begins with Jory very ill. The cold, rain-soaked bed sheets from the previous chapter had made him sick. Catherine fears pneumonia will set it. She hasn't heard from Chris since before the chapel incident with the twins. She's anxious to tell him about that and Jory's illness along with what caused it.

Toni tells Catherine she hears the twins talking about God and his wrath. Their talk alarms her. Catherine tells her not to let the children out of her sight, being certain to keep them away from Bart and Joel. Toni also confesses to Catherine that she has grown to love Jory. Catherine notices that Toni tends to the sick man with such tenderness.

As Catherine and the twins leave Toni alone to tend to Jory, she sees Toni take Jory's hand...