Malibu

Malibu is a setting in the story “Malibu.” The narrator tells his uncle that Malibu will be just as good as having his ashes scattered in space. The uncle does not appear to be happy with the narrator’s suggestion, but he agrees it will work if the narrator can find a place that is shady with no animals. When the narrator returns and announced he has found a spot that fits that description, an impossibility, the uncle looks sick.

The Cabin

The cabin that once belonged to Charles’ parents is the setting for the story “A Dark and Winding Road.” Charles notes that he seeks refuge at this cabin because he wants to get away from his critical, pregnant wife. He does not realize until MJ’s girlfriend comes to the door and introduces herself that his brother, MJ, uses the cabin as a place of refuge...