Chapter Brothers

Eddie and Odetta quickly make there way down the beach, leaving the ailing Roland behind. They share a romantic night under the stars together and finally spot the third door. The end of the book is slowly approaching. Disclaimer: Nick was recording in a dim basement and misplaced his glasses, apologies for the poor reading, thank goodness for Kevin's professionalism.

Eddie and Roland continue pushing the wheelchair through sand traps and spinning their wheels. Detta is wary of these two honky mahfahs. Kevin and Nick (two honky mahfahs themselves) attempt to go quickly but end up going long as they discuss consent and racial stereotypes in film and literature. Kevin defends his stance on wearing shoes and socks at the beach.

Eddie gets a rude awakening from Detta. Luckily Roland knows this gunslinger in the making is always slightly dangerous. While he sleeps with one eye open, he waits for Eddie to learn a painful lesson before the mongoose subdues the snake.

As Roland goes off to find water, Eddie and Odetta get to know each other better. Odetta questions if any of this is real and Eddie, the great debater, makes a strong philosophical argument. Nick has flashbacks to Philosophy 101 and his brain breaks. Thankfully, Kevin is able to hold the show together.

Kevin and Nick discuss their greatest fears in the SK trivia. Odetta comes through the door. Roland calls Eddies bluff and needs a minute a minute to process what's next. Eddie seems to be smitten by Odetta.

We meet two new characters who tell us Odetta/Detta's story. Nick and Kevin discuss the circulatory system, racist stereotypes, some more talk of dissociative identity disorder, and the question of consent.

We learn more about Odetta's past and her dentist dad Dan. Eddie and Roland have long palaver at the precipice of the second door. We see the door open and see New York City at a different date... and Detta. Kevin and Nick discuss steadicams and Mexican standoffs.

We meet a new character (characters?) Kevin and Nick pontificate aimlessly as usual.

Eddie needs to do some venting. Roland listens reluctantly. Nick tries to figure out what's going to happen next, while Kevin knows who's behind door #2. She comes on wheels.

Eddie needs some tasks while he's in withdrawal. Roland is feverish and in need of help from his new found Gunslinger. Kevin and Nick have fun shuffling back and forth.