Uncle Phil encourages Edie to talk to her parents about Edith. He tells her about his past as a salmon fisherman. Although he made good money, he ultimately realized that the work was environmentally destructive. He started working with “a lot of local tribes who are trying to save their traditional fishing rights” (105).

The party continues with cake and presents. Edie gives Phil a painting of his pet duck, William, which he immediately hangs over his fireplace. Phil is enthusiastic about Edie’s idea for her film and especially loves the dog, Bruno.

Later that night, Edie reads more of Edith’s letters. She learns that Edith took a lot of acting classes and ended up getting a role in a Western film. Excited about the discovery, she plans to meet up with Amelia the next day. Serenity is on a camping trip, so she is unavailable and has no cell phone service.