Day 1,302 of My Captivity

Summary

• The chapter is written from the perspective of an aquatic creature (presumably an octopus) in captivity, at day 1,302 of its confinement.
• The creature has grown to weigh sixty pounds and views itself as 'a big boy'.
• A routine procedure is undertaken with a yellow bucket containing seven scallops and an anesthesia, the creature willingly submits to this because it likes scallops and the nothingness sensation that follows.
• This bucket routine began on day thirty-three of its captivity and was initially distressing, however, the creature has grown to enjoy it.
• Dr. Santiago, one of the captors, carries the octopus to a table, where she weighs it noting an increase of three pounds from previous month.
• Another captor, Terry, is questioned about a possible change in the creature's diet but pleads ignorance and promises to investigate.
• Dr. Santiago finds this weight gain abnormal, whereas the creature views itself as 'special.'