Part 1, Chapters 4-7, pgs. 101-134 Summary

Nick's mother has total recall and Marian likes to hear stories from Nick's childhood. He uses his mother's name of Shay since his parents are separated when he is born. His mother likes to watch the Honeymooners with Jackie Gleason and Nick remembers this from his childhood. He likes driving his mother to mass and sometimes stays with her at the church.

In Chapter Five, Brian Glassic calls Nick at home and tells him to meet him at a place called Condomology in Phoenix. The store sells every kind of condom. There is music and booths where people can order ice cream. Brian buys a box of condoms for his son and the men leave.

When Nick arrives home, he tells Marian about Condomology. She is watching a movie in Jeff's room and is upset...