Part 5 Summary

The town wakes the next day and tries to pretend that nothing happened. All across town, people are preparing themselves for miracles they have suddenly come to expect. Their fantasies are beginning to come to life. Tesla has been directed by Fletcher to retrieve the last vial on Nuncio, and she leaves for the mission at noon. Meanwhile, the Jaff sends Tommy-Ray to reclaim the last vial of Nuncio as well.

In chapter two, Joyce has told Howie the story of what happened above the cave in the flood water. Joyce says that Tommy-Ray is completely lost. Jo-Beth goes outside and Howie follows her, promising to save Tommy-Ray with her, since that is what she feels she needs to do.

In chapter three, Abernethy wants Grillo to cover the party at Buddy's house, since Rochelle is planning a large memorial in his honor...