Beautiful Creatures 10.09 (3)

The Greats

• If you're confused about anything so far, in the first paragraph of this chapter, Ethan gives a great recap of everything that's happened. Thanks, E.
• Waking up from a bad dream, Ethan looks outside and sees Amma get into a pickup truck.
• Even though Amma is a grown woman who can really do whatever she wants with her time, Ethan decides to follow her.
• She heads to Wader's Creek, where she lives. Human population: 1 (Amma); gator population: ??? Are those teeth marks in those rafts?
• Amma goes into her house, but Ethan lurks outside. Eventually, Amma emerges wearing her Sunday best.
• Ethan watches as some strange events transpire with her in the swamp: a few voodoo-like rituals, a mysterious appearance by Macon Ravenwood, and a lot of talk over whether or not Ethan has powers.
• (He sure picked a good time to eavesdrop.)
• To call on the Greats—Amma's ancestors who were all Seers like she is—Amma puts out an offering of shrimp, grits, and lemon meringue pie. Not all together, we hope.
• Oh, Amma and Macon also have a heavy conversation about the fate of the world. You know, the usual.
• In the midst of it, Macon says, "We need to know the whereabouts of Saraf—" (10.09[3].60), but Amma cuts him off. Who are they talking about? Sarah Ferguson? Unlikely, but we just love guessing games.
• Before they part, Amma gives Macon a small string of tiny beads. She calls it Graveyard Bone and instructs Macon to give it to Lena, saying it will protect her.