Who is Bettina Ballentyne? Why does she feel like she is an outsider in her own home? What does Bettina recall about her childhood? What is Bettina's biggest demon that haunts her throughout her life? Why is this important? How does it change her life?

Discuss the relationship between Babs and Mack. Are they really in love? Is there love, guilt or a sense of obligation in their relationship? How does Babs feel about Mack? How does Mack feel about Babs? Why does Mack end the relationship? What does Babs do about it?

Discuss the relationship between Babs and Bettina. Why do you think Babs acts the ways she does with Bettina—telling Bettina adult topics and not being very affectionate with Bettina? Is there love, guilt or a sense of obligation in their relationship? How does Babs feel about Bettina? How does...