Summary

Chapter 7 takes place in 1993 as Viola and Sunny clear out Teddy's house in preparation for his move to a senior living community.

The author goes into detail about Viola and Sunny's relationship, as well as Viola's general personality even apart from Sunny. Teddy had always seen her as an ornery individual, always complaining about something and feeling entitled to something. He was more proud of Bertie, Viola's daughter, than he was of Viola, because of Bertie's general life attitude and how she treated other people.

Viola was irritated with her father for having so much stuff that she had to pack up. She was also irritated with being a mother, and with Teddy's view on World War II and the lasting impact it had on his life.

Teddy's personal artifacts brought up memories for him from the war, called...