Chapter Twenty-nine: Connecting…Connecting…

Summary

• The chapter describes the frustration of a character with communication difficulties watching and waiting for someone important to connect online.
• The main character, Eugene, relies on a virtual connection with Anjeli to express his internal thoughts, fearing he lost this ability.
• There's a recognition of the irony in a loved Twilight Zone episode where the main character loses his ability to read after gaining access to unlimited books.
• Anjeli finally logs on for a video call, and Eugene reacts with visible excitement.
• Anjeli is in the hospital but recovering, and they are using a letterboard for Eugene to communicate.
• Anjeli assures Eugene and remotely guides his mother to set up an adapted letterboard for independent spelling.
• In a remote communication trial, Eugene manages to spell a letter, indicating affirmative response, through a guided yet challenging process.
• Anjeli reveals to everyone a note Eugene spelled in frustration, expressing hatred toward his father, which becomes a significant issue for his legal defense.
• The note suggests a motive for a tragic event, complicating Eugene's legal situation.
• Anjeli defends Eugene, citing his anger as typical teenage venting and not an actual intent to harm.
• Ultimately, a conversation is recounted between Anjeli and Eugene's father about the benefit of a scientific study to prove Eugene's ability to communicate independently.
• The chapter ends with suspense as Eugene is about to communicate again, hinting at a critical revelation.