Chapter 26 Summary

Alice Farnum comes to visit Grandpa just as they are about to go for their walk. She is wearing blue pants, a turban, and a turquoise jacket. Grandpa is delighted to see Alice. He doesn't mind missing his walk at all! Alice remarks on Izzy's houseplants, and he admits they were his wife's. Eva asked him two things before she died, Izzy says. Not to visit her grave all the time--once a year was enough--and to keep her plants alive. She taught Izzy how to care for them.

Rachel is amazed Grandpa is talking so openly to Alice, telling her things Rachel doesn't even know. She goes into the kitchen and noisily starts cleaning. When Alice leaves, Izzy gives her one of the plants, a big shiny jade plant almost like a small tree. Alice kisses him, and that traitor Izzy kisses her...