Summary

In Chapter VIII, after Alicia dumped out “her bottles of pills,” the Kid reappeared (291, McCarthy’s italics). He badgered Alicia about what had happened sexually between her and Bobby. Alicia refused to give him any information. Shortly thereafter, she “flew to Dallas” and found “a job at a bar” (294, McCarthy’s italics). Her condition worsened. The Kid continued visiting. They had arguments about math, physics, and reality. Alicia told the Kid if she could plan her life she “wouldn't want to live it” (298, McCarthy’s italics).

Bobby met John at the Napoleon. John told Bobby about his recent “stint at Eastern State Hospital” (300). He urged Bobby to check himself into a similar establishment, insisting it could help him.

Bobby “worked in a dive shop in Tucson,” where he was paid “off the books” (307). He met with Kline to further discuss “a new identity...