Chapter Eighteen Summary

After sending Jennie to Uncle Paul's, the Spring family discusses the bombshell Jennie dropped. Jodie makes it clear that she doesn't even want Jennie in the same room with her. Mr. Spring is infinitely sad when he tells them that no matter what, Jennie his daughter and their sister. He expects them to help him ensure that Jennie leaves with nothing but good memories where their home and family is concerned. He took his spoon and to the surprise of everyone at the table, bent it into a perfect circle. He does Brian's as well before admitting that it is what he would like to do to Hannah's neck. He banters the subject back and forth with the kids, all needing somewhere to put their feelings. Then Mr. Spring tells his children that he never wants to talk about Hannah ever...