Finally, on the third night after the attack, Cary found out he was going to get his wish.
He heard the news while listening in on Lydia and E.Q.'s conversation in the kitchen. Unable to sleep without dreaming of Grogan and the knife, Cary sneaked downstairs and hid around the corner in the living room. From there, he could hear every word that was said in the kitchen.
"She won't take him back," said Lydia. Her voice was shaky, and she sounded upset. "She doesn't want him."
"Now there's a surprise." E.Q.'s feet padded over the floor, and his voice grew alternately louder and softer. Cary guessed he was walking back and forth.
"No wonder the kid's so screwed up," said Lydia.
"But look at the other one Agnes gave away," said E.Q. "Same mother, but what an angel."
Lydia sighed.
