Summary

In Chapter 9, Thea thinks back on last year’s Thanksgiving, which was spent at her aunt and uncle’s home in Gainesville. Thea was sick and resting while her family prepared the meal. Georgie visited Thea in bed and Thea was once again filled with a sense of “intense pleasure” at his presence. She was “greedy” for this feeling and didn’t want it to end. A few moments later, Thea realized that Sam was in the room as well.

The day after Thanksgiving, Thea felt better. She woke up in the room where Sam and Georgie were also sleeping, and noticed Georgie was gone. Georgie then entered the room and Thea was suddenly nervous and excited to see him. Thea invited him into bed with her. Georgie touched Thea’s face and throat. Thea thought this felt different and more intense than their...