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Parts 15-17Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of sexual violence, rape, mental illness, child abuse, child sexual abuse, child death, suicidal ideation, suicide, self-harm, sexual content, cursing, illness, and death.
Part 15: “The Great Divide” - Part 17: “Fresh Starts”
Part 15, Chapter 101 Summary: “Flashbacks and Fleeting Memories: Lizzie”
A few days later, Lizzie remembers more about the time just before Caoimhe’s death. However, no one believes her when she tries to tell them about the “monster.”
Part 15, Chapter 102 Summary: “I Believe Your Daughter: Hugh”
In the wake of the funeral, Hugh’s parents separate themselves from Lizzie’s family. They side with Gibsie’s mother, which in turn means they also side with Keith and Mark.
When Hugh goes to visit Lizzie, her father confronts Hugh about the families’ new distance. Hugh insists that he sides with Lizzie no matter what his parents do.
Hugh finds Lizzie in her bed. She is awake but has been sedated. He holds her, and they talk about what happened.
Part 15, Chapter 103 Summary: “I’m Going Under Again: Lizzie”
Lizzie remembers more and more about Caoimhe’s death. She wonders if she is somehow wrong about what happened; all the doubts from others cause her to “doubt [her]self” (392).
