Out on a Limb

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of illness, death, ableism, and cursing. 

Bo returns home, and Win, noting his glasses, teases him about being a “nerd.” She makes him coffee, and as they chat, Win shares her former dream of opening a summer camp for kids with disabilities. She put off this goal when she moved in with Jack and supported him through his master’s degree, and since she left him, she hasn’t moved on.

They go for a walk on the beach near Bo’s house, and Bo explains his relationship with Cora, Caleb’s sister. They had a rocky relationship for years, but she stood by him when he was diagnosed with cancer. Cora spoke as if they’d be married, and he went along with it. However, when Bo had to have his leg amputated, Cora disappeared. Bo doesn’t blame her, but Win wonders if he still has feelings for Cora. Bo’s father, who lives in France, helped him after surgery. Bo’s mother, Joanna, was from Canada and also a musician. The vinyl collection belonged to her. Bo is alarmed when they see geese, claiming that they are “little ableist fucks” who attack his prosthetic leg (156). Win, laughing, promises to protect him.