Summary

In Chapter 5, Mack came to the decision that there were three possible explanations for the note he had received. First, it was really from God; second, it was a cruel joke; or three, it was a sinister note from Missy’s killer. He decided to visit the shack but did not tell Nan. He reasoned that if he told her about the note, he would only cause her more pain if it turned out to be nothing.

Mack arranged to borrow Willie’s Jeep for the weekend. When Willie dropped off the vehicle, Mack told Willie that he was planning on visiting the shack, and showed him the note. Willie asked if Mack really thought the note was from God. While Mack said that he was not sure what he thought, he had to find out. He told Willie that he was still confused...