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The Identicals
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Chapters 12-18Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of illness, death, substance use, sexual content, emotional abuse, bullying, and physical abuse.
Chapter 12 Summary: “Ainsley”
On a Wednesday after school, Ainsley smokes marijuana, then goes to Eleanor’s house to steal vodka and gin. Alone in her room, Ainsley gets drunk.
The next day at school, a rumor circulates that drugs and alcohol have been found in Candace’s locker. A flashback reveals that Ainsley and her friend Emma framed Candace to punish her for her interest in Teddy. During a fire drill, Emma used a stolen list of locker combinations to plant gin and cocaine residue in Candace’s locker, after which Ainsley submitted an anonymous tip to the school administration. Later, Ainsley’s ex-boyfriend, Teddy, confronts her, physically menacing her, accusing her of framing Candace, and threatening to report her unless she confesses. Ainsley denies everything.
When Ainsley returns home, she discovers that Harper has arrived with her Siberian husky, Fish. As Harper cooks dinner and serves Ainsley a plate, Ainsley is overcome with emotion at being cared for by someone.
Chapter 13 Summary: “Harper”
Harper explores the Nantucket carriage house. In Ainsley’s room, she finds and discards a glass of vodka. While shopping, a man approaches her, mistaking her for Tabitha. He introduces himself as Ramsay, Tabitha’s recent ex-boyfriend.
Harper and Ramsay have lunch together. During their meal, Ramsay expresses concern over Ainsley, noting her lack of supervision and behavioral limits.
