Chapter 5

Summary

• The chapter begins with the narrator in Evelyn's study, ready to begin the process of writing her biography.
• Evelyn is dressed in casual clothes, indicating that they might be in for a long session. The narrator is also prepared to stay as long as necessary.
• The atmosphere is somewhat tense, with both sides aware of their roles as subject and biographer. The narrator wonders if Evelyn can genuinely tell the truth about her life.
• The narrator ensures the conversation will be recorded by using a voice memo app on their phone. Evelyn confirms she's ready to begin, highlighting that everyone she loved is dead, and she no longer needs to protect or lie for anyone. She expresses her desire to have her real story known.
• The narrator promises Evelyn to represent her true persona to the world, which seems to please Evelyn.
• The narrator proposes to start the biography chronologically, asking Evelyn to talk about her first husband, Ernie Diaz. Evelyn agrees, indicating this as a suitable starting point.