Book 3: Chapter 28 - Chapter 30 Summary

Wilder sits in the kitchen, mesmerized by the process of water boiling. Steffie's mother, Dana Breedlove, wants her to visit Mexico City for Easter. Dana was Jack's first and fourth marriage and she is a part-time spy. Jack goes to the College and has another debate with his colleagues, asking questions about who the greatest influence on their life is, etc. Murray tells Jack about the class he is teaching this semester about car crashes. Jack and Babette go to the grocery store together after their revelations. Babette does not ever want to be left alone. Jack goes to his German classes religiously. When he returns home, Babette is listening to her talk radio shows, while Jack starts to throw out random items in the house. Three nights later, he goes into Heinrich's room to watch disaster...