Part Three, Irie, 1990, 1907, Chapter 15, Chalfenism Versus Bowdenism, Summary

Hortense recognizes Irie immediately even though it has been six years since they last saw each other. Archie used to bring Irie to see her grandmother, but when Clara learned about the meetings she put an end to it. Now Hortense welcomes Irie into her house and feeds her before putting her to bed on the couch. In the morning, Irie discovers that Hortense has a man living with her. The man, Ryan Topps, was once a friend of Clara's, another secret Irie did not know. Ryan is even stricter in his religious beliefs than Hortense. In fact, Ryan is working with the Jehovah's Witness leaders in New Jersey to determine the true date the end of the world will come. Clara is unhappy with Irie's decision to stay with her...