part two: the stones of home 8 - K Summary

In chapter 8, Ed decides to throw a party with free beer to get people into Father O'Reilly's church. Marv and Ed spray paint the information about the party on the street as advertisement. Everyone, even the cops who come to question Father O'Reilly about the advertising for the event, plans to attend the celebration. Ed has even invited Father O'Reilly's brother to the service.

On the day of the party, the church is full. During the service, the father has planned some surprises himself including a trio of musicians and special scripture readers. In his sermon, Father O'Reilly encourages the people of the town to get together and to help each other. After services, the people eat and drink; and then sing songs with the help of a karaoke...