Part I: Section 24 Summary

Kathy feels worse after visiting Bisgrove Street. She drives to the fish camp early and finds that Lester had arrived early, too. His day has not gone well: his wife Carol had met him at the police station, screaming at and hitting him, the kids crying in the back seat in their pajamas. Kathy questions Lester, and he says that going back to Carol is not an option. He leaves to make some phone calls. He does not return with good news. She asks what they said could be done about "Bahroony." He shakes his head: nothing. The lawyers say her case is against San Mateo County. He feels badly for Kathy and for his wife. He and Kathy eat on the porch, because it is too hot inside the cabin. They sit quietly, Lester with his thoughts and...