II. Present: What's Wrong Summary

One morning Isobel goes downstairs the kitchen table is covered in a variety of raw meat. Debbie says they are giving a party and having a barbecue. Debbie has a history of failed parties.

Vinny is about to leave for an appointment, and she asks Isobel to get her a better pair of shoes. Upon arriving in Vinny's room, Isobel cannot find the particular shoes that Vinny wants. Isobel searches Vinny's wardrobe, and she finds a single unusual shoe. On her way out of the room, Isobel finds the shoes that Vinny wanted. When Isobel shows the shoe to Vinny, Vinny says she has never seen it, and she angrily criticizes Isobel for searching her private possessions. Charles asks Gordon about the shoe, and Gordon appears troubled.

Neighbors begin to arrive for the barbecue party. Gordon has...