Dad visits
Ari every evening, but Ari wants him to go away. Dad tries unsuccessfully to make conversation, but Ari suggests that they each choose one of the books that
Dante brought and read. Dad reads
War and Peace, leaving
The Grapes of Wrath for Ari. Sometimes, they talk about Ari’s dreams. Now, Ari dreams about searching for his legs.
Mom never brings up what Ari said about
Bernardo and she doesn’t try to make Ari talk. Soon, Ari gets tired of Mom’s hovering and of his wheelchair. One day, he threatens to curse in front of her if she doesn’t give him some space.