Summary

The chapter opens with Thea reminiscing about when her mother used to take her and Sam to Orlando. Thea is mystified at how her mother could have been happy living such a quiet and isolated life.

Thea describes how she would ride Sasi every single day, regardless of whether she was sick or it was raining. Thea says her mother used to ride, but doesn’t anymore. Sometimes, Thea would take Sam riding with her and the experience was thrilling.

The chapter then turns to a flashback sequence to when Thea was 14. Thea wokr up in Florida, and her cousin Georgie asked her to come outside with him. Thea protested, saying she was tired, but eventually gave in and accompanied Georgie to the back porch. Thea thought Georgie seemed distant, though he was usually so open and confident. They talked for a while before...