As a Moments subpage, all spoilers are unmarked as per policy. You Have Been Warned.
The novel
- The scene where Chris dares Emily to go into the boys bathroom at a McDonald's. Emily is cornered by the creepiest janitor in existence, who proceeds to molest her. Her mother is right outside the door, and has no idea what is happening.
- Because of this traumatic event, when Emily tries to abort her baby, she suffers a breakdown when the male doctor tries to begin the procedure. Can you imagine, after suffering with such a heavy burden for years, having to relive the experience, however tentatively connected they may be?