Summary

The chapter begins with Jeffrey entering his father’s office. His father is not there and neither is any of his belongings. Jeffrey walks to Artis’ room and expects to see her in her chair. Instead, Ross sits in her chair. Ross explains that Artis will finally die and be frozen tomorrow. Ross states that men are supposed to die first. Jeffrey explains that women should die first so the men can kill each other. Ross tells Jeffrey that Madeline once stabbed him with a steak knife after an argument (which he cannot remember the subject of).

Jeffrey remembers developing a fake limp at age 14. He further reminisces about his childhood. He recalls that his mother would only use paper napkins, had to have the utensils in a particular order within the drawers, and hated fruit stickers. According to Jeffrey, his mother could...