Summary

The next section of the novel relates everyone's attempts to move forward following Hannah's death. Many family members came to the narrator's home to visit with his mother and lend their support. His mother was continually sad and withdrawn. His sister, Rachel became very religious. Uncle Barry, Kathryn's brother, showed up unannounced and stayed for the next month bringing something else to talk about. He told wild stories of his life and youth, joked with his sister and formed a special bond with the narrator. They sat on the porch, played with his Duncan yo-yo and talked about life and love. He gave his nephew advice on picking the right first girl, but also said that if he didn't do that, he'd be in with the majority of all other men. He realized that the narrator had a certain girl on his mind...