Danny finally goes in for cookies and milk while waiting for his father, but soon returns to his position on the curb, despite his mother's wishes. As he waits, he reflects on how worried his parents are about the effects of the situation on him. He notes that he understands much about his parents and that his parents dislike this or that they simply refuse to believe his insight. As Danny sits, he mentally reaches out to his mother, and finds her near tears with worry over Jack. Some of the concerns, such as self-image and the future financial security of the family, are beyond Danny's understanding. However, Wendy's two main concerns, Danny finds, are that the car has broken down and that Jack may be off doing "the Bad Thing." Danny.....
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