Book 2, Chapter 18, (Natural Morte) Summary

Sunday, July 11, 2004 Henry = 41: Clare = 33

Henry returns, he is thin and naked lying on the kitchen floor, he has been beaten and is bloody, one of his eyes is swollen shut. When Clare wakes him, he whimpers and they cry together as Clare cradles him.

Thursday, December 23, 2004 Henry = 41: Clare 33

Henry takes Alba to see Santa at Water tower Place as Clare finishes her Christmas shopping. Later Clare sits outs side Borders Bookstore drinking coffee at their café when Dr. Kendrick, his wife, his son and daughter walk past and say hello. Dr. Kendrick sits for a moment as his wife and children continue into the bookstore. Dr. Kendrick asks Clare about Henry and the frequency of his travel. Clare tells him it is increasing, and Dr. Kendrick pleads with her to allow him run tests on Alba...