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The chapter opens with Campbell Alexander, a sharp-witted attorney, fielding an early morning call from his mother about his father's latest scandal. Irritated by her dramatics, he deflects her concerns with dry humor and hangs up, reflecting on the burdens of familial ties. His service dog, Judge, serves as both a companion and a symbolic counterpoint to human folly. Campbell's luxurious but sparsely stocked apartment reflects his detached, fast-paced lifestyle—a man who prioritizes work and convenience…-
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The chapter opens with Anna's morbid reflections on her own hypothetical funeral, imagining sparse attendance and minimal impact. She contrasts this with her sister Kate's future funeral, which she envisions as a crowded, high-profile event due to Kate's battle with cancer. Anna's musings reveal her feelings of invisibility and resentment, as well as her deep awareness of Kate's central role in their family dynamics. The scene shifts abruptly to a courthouse, where Anna meets with Judge DeSalvo to discuss…
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The chapter opens with Anna's morbid reflections on her own hypothetical funeral, imagining sparse attendance and minimal impact. She contrasts this with the grand funeral her sister Kate would receive, highlighting the disparity in how their lives—and potential deaths—are perceived. Anna's vivid imagery of her own unnoticed passing versus Kate's highly publicized mourning underscores her feelings of invisibility within her family dynamic, where Kate's illness dominates all attention. Anna then shifts…
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The chapter introduces Jesse, a rebellious and self-destructive teenager who recalls her childhood fascination with fire, sparked by stealing matches and igniting Jean Nate Bath Splash with her sister Anna. Despite their surface differences, Jesse feels a deep kinship with Anna, seeing her as the only proof of their shared family roots. Jesse’s reckless behavior extends to speeding in her Jeep, fantasizing about fatal crashes, and morbidly pondering the value of her organs. Her nihilistic outlook is…
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The chapter opens in a hair salon where three pregnant women, including the narrator Sara, discuss baby names in a lighthearted exchange. One woman considers unconventional names like "Sleet," while Sara reveals she is expecting her third child—a girl. Though the conversation is casual, Sara's internal monologue reveals deeper stakes: this baby was genetically engineered to be a perfect match for her three-year-old daughter, Kate, who suffers from aggressive leukemia. Sara reflects on her inability to…
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The chapter introduces Jesse, a rebellious and self-destructive protagonist who recalls her childhood fascination with fire, sparked by stealing matches and igniting Jean Nate Bath Splash. Her sister Anna, the only person who understands her, joins in her dangerous games, revealing their deep bond beneath their surface differences. Jesse's nihilistic worldview is evident as she drives recklessly, contemplating her worth as an organ donor and the irony of her heart being transplanted into someone else. Her…
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The chapter opens with a tender yet tense scene as Kate, an energetic eight-year-old, prepares for her birthday party while struggling to choose an outfit. Her mother notices a bruise on Kate's thigh, triggering memories of Kate's past health struggles. Though Kate has been in remission for five years after a cord blood transplant, her mother remains hypervigilant, often interpreting minor injuries as potential signs of relapse. The birthday party proceeds with joy—Kate receives a goldfish named…
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The chapter opens with a tender yet tense scene as Kate, an eight-year-old girl in remission from a serious illness, prepares for her birthday party. Her mother observes her changing outfits, noting her childlike indecision and a concerning bruise on her thigh. The mother's anxiety is palpable as she recalls Kate's five years of remission, where every minor complaint or injury triggered fears of relapse. The birthday party unfolds with joy—Kate receives a goldfish named Hercules, a symbol of normalcy and…
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The chapter opens with firefighter Brian Fitzgerald responding to an emergency call in the middle of the night. The urgency of the situation is palpable as he and his team swiftly prepare and rush to a house engulfed in flames on Hoddington Drive. Upon arrival, they face a chaotic scene: a distraught mother screams for her three-year-old daughter trapped inside. Brian takes charge, directing his team to vent the roof and attack the fire while he prepares to enter the burning building. The narrative…
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The chapter opens with Julia encountering Brian Fitzgerald, whose car is filled with astronomical charts and star maps, revealing his passion for astronomy. Their conversation shifts to childhood memories of stars, blending whimsical and scientific perspectives—Julia recalls her mother's angelic explanation for starlight, while Brian humorously contrasts this with his attempts to teach his kids about atomic fusion. Their exchange highlights the interplay between wonder and logic, culminating in Brian's…
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