Chapter 45: Supper at Six
Summary
- At the laboratory, a dog named Six-Thirty senses the strong bond between two women, Elizabeth and Avery Parker.
- Avery Parker holds Elizabeth close, sharing her persistent uncertainty about her son's past and adoptive family.
- Avery reveals that she learned about Elizabeth's daughter Madeline's family tree project and subsequent connection to Avery's son, Wilson.
- Madeline's letter provided enough details to help a private investigator uncover the truth about her and Wilson's connection.
- Avery shows Elizabeth a faked death certificate, which began her journey of discovering her son's history.
- Elizabeth inquires about Calvin's biological father, whom Avery reveals died of tuberculosis before Calvin was born, sharing a photo of him.
- Avery recounts her past love affair with Calvin's father, including an accident that led to their meeting and romance.
- Elizabeth and Avery bond over shared memories and the significance of the lab, where Elizabeth first met Calvin.
- Avery expresses a desire to be part of Elizabeth's family, to which Elizabeth responds by acknowledging Avery as family.
- Elizabeth and Avery are interrupted by Wilson returning to the lab, mentioning pressing business matters.
- Avery reluctantly announces that she has to leave soon, but promises to return.
- Elizabeth proposes a family dinner to include the extended family and friends, cementing their new family ties.
- After everyone leaves, Elizabeth and the dog, Six-Thirty, prepare to resume work in the lab with the concept of abiogenesis, symbolizing the beginning of new life or the next chapter in their research.