Book 2: Chapter 10, Snake Dance - Immaculate Summary

The ages of all the children are revealed; Arty is 16, the twins are 14, Oly is 11, and Chick is only 6. Arty is growing more and more powerful in his control over the family, and the parents are beginning to wilt in his presence. Arty gets his own van and moves out of the family van with little fanfare.

Papa has always been the show's medic since medicine is his full-time hobby and most likely the impetus behind his manipulating the breeding of his children. However, Dr. Phyllis shows up one day in a van and asks to speak with Arty. They have a quiet conversation for hours, and Arty agrees that she should stay on full-time. The rest of the children are not keen with the idea.

When Dr. Phyllis arrives, she immediately takes...