Things That Get Stuck
- Back at home, Miranda tells her mom that the Laughing Man maybe isn't crazy, but just a "crazy-shaped person" (34.3). She also tells her mom that she gave him a sandwich.
- Miranda's mom proceeds to freak out. Miranda isn't sure why, since her mom is always doing stuff like that.
- Mom points out that, yes, she does stuff like that, but she isn't twelve. Miranda says that her mom dresses like she's twelve. SNAP.
- A fight ensues with Miranda stomping off to her room. Mom eventually comes to Miranda and apologizes, saying that she shouldn't have blown up like that. Miranda did do a nice thing.
- Mom confesses that she's afraid of making anymore mistakes. She was afraid Miranda would get hurt. Miranda is the only thing she's done right.
- Mom tells Miranda that Richard wants to get married. Miranda is happy. Mom isn't sure. She says she needs more time to think.
- Mom leaves the room to check on the spaghetti.