Study Guide

Breath, Eyes, Memory Book 4, Chapter 34

Book 4, Chapter 34

Sophie has another session with her therapist, who's called Rena (we've just learned her name in this chapter).
She tells Rena that her mother's mind isn't stable, and that she feels her mother's struggling to keep it together. Sophie explains about her mother's decision to abort the baby.
She also tells Rena that her mother hears the child speaking to her. Rena suggests that her mother has an exorcism—what she calls a "release ritual."
Sophie explains that her mother has been reliving the rape every night for twenty-five years and that the pregnancy has made things worse for her. Rena still thinks an exorcism would be a good idea.
Rena tells her that her mother really needs help—she's in the danger zone.
Sophie agrees, but knows her mother won't get the psychological help she needs.
Sophie drives past Davina's house and goes inside to light a candle in their meeting room. When she leaves, she sees the green balloon caught in the branches of a tree.
It didn't fly away as they'd hoped.

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