As Jack sits in the pantry, plotting his revenge against his wife and son, he suddenly understands his father. Jack comes to see the episode of his father's near murder of his mother by a cane as a simple demonstration of his demand for respect, and believes his family needs the same lesson. Grady's voice comes soothingly through the door, chastising Jack for his inability to discipline his wife and son. Grady states again that, to become a part of the Overlook management, Jack must bring his son to the manager. Jack promises to do that, even if it means killing his wife. He hears the latch of the pantry open, and realizes that while the sound of the party has stopped the door has now been left now ajar. A martini,.....
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