Act 5, Chapter 26 Summary

Folks are uncommonly kind on the afternoon of Vernon's execution. The four executives and a cameraman fetch him for his last meal, supervised by Pam. The Girls will be enjoying the same as he lies on the gurney, imagining him out riding his bike. At 4:30, Vernon is allowed to go to the bathroom with a copy of Newsweek. It reports Martirio has the fastest economic growth rate in the world. An hour before the execution, Vernon makes private phone calls. Pam fails to answer and has no answering machine on which he can say, "I love you." Lally's secretary nearly hangs up, but puts the call through to his cell phone. Vernon tells him where the gun is stashed. Vernon next calls Mrs. Lechuga to give her something to return her to head of the pack. Next, he calls Vaine, en...