Chapter 4 Pages 177-191 Summary

George wakes for the last two days of his life after being unconscious for two days. George knows he is dying and his coherent enough to realize that he has to tell his family how he feels about them and where all of the money and special items are hidden away.

One night in 1972, Howard is reading. He pauses to have a discussion with his wife. They kiss goodnight to go to sleep and Howard dies.

As George dies, the blood drains from his body. It starts at his feet and works its way up.

In 1953, Howard's wife, Megan's mother falls ill. Howard has to spend Christmas alone while Megan travels to care for her ailing mother. Five months prior to this, the interstate highways finished being constructed. Howard packs some refreshments and food and takes to bus to...