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Joe Donnelly

Maria's former foster son who welcomes her on Halloween evening.

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First appearance: Clay

Joe Donnelly shows up with force in Clay. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Maria's former foster-brother, now a married man with children.

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In Clay: Maria's former foster-brother, now a married man with children. He is affectionate toward Maria but has a strained relationship…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

Farrington’s psychological peak occurs here as his simmering resentment and humiliation explode into a direct,…

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