Family Pictures: Strawberries and Cream Summary

High Point Farm is full of antique clocks that Corrine has bought over the years at various flea markets and auctions. Most of the clocks do not tell the correct time; only the electric clock in the kitchen tells the correct time most of the time. This clock was a gift to Michael from his poker buddies on his forty-fifth birthday, because he is notorious for being late. Marianne has several clocks in her bedroom, including an alarm clock that she has not needed for many years and a wristwatch. Marianne is afraid to look at the watch now, because she is afraid the crystal has been cracked.

Marianne enters her bedroom, thinking of Patrick and hoping he does not know what happened to her the night before. Marianne opens her garment bag and removes...