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Brody confessed to his mom that he had accidentally killed Pauline and Otis during the boating accident but his mom did not allow him to talk further given his wounded state. Instead, she soothed him and took him home for recuperation.
Brody, his family, and Mrs. Doc Watson—a family friend and a nurse—drive home from the river. Brody notes the neighbors' concern and the presence of kids he knows, including Hannah, on their street, all curious about the accident. Mrs. Doc Watson takes Brody inside, dismissing the crowd's attempts to congratulate him.
Brody lies in his bed, noting the familiar details of his room. Mrs. Doc Watson gives him a shot and stitches his head wound. He reflects on his guilt about Pauline and Otis, especially thinking about what his grandparents will think.
As Brody rests, his brother Alex comes in, supposedly going to the bathroom, and reveals that Pauline's body has been found and that she is dead. Brody is shocked and unable to fully process the news.