Later, while Theresa is preparing dinner, she absentmindedly cuts off two of her fingers. Absentmindedly, however, Delmore pulled out a new ball and gave it to Taylor. Absentmindedly, however, Delmore pulled out a new baseball and gave it to Taylor. He left the brothel somewhat absentmindedly leaving his wallet and its contents behind. After a period of time passes, Jake begins absentmindedly narrating the events around him.