If I Ever Get Out of Here

Lewis invites Mr. Haddonfield and George into the house when they show up. Lewis’ mom is in the kitchen preparing something to eat. Lewis leads Mr. Haddonfield to the dining room where the phone and heater is. George sits on the sofa, taking in the house. George notices a lack of “Indian” decor, and realizes Lewis had lied about his mom being a healing woman. 

The TV is on and the news informs people to conserve gas. Lewis goes to the kitchen to tell Albert, followed by Mr. Haddonfield. The scene that greets them is Lewis’ mother bent over before the oven and Albert fighting a snowdrift. Mr. Haddonfield believes the roof has caved in and offers to help Albert. George is shocked, and Lewis feels shame. Lewis’ mom struggles to remain calm. Mr. Haddonfield leads her by the arm out of the kitchen and into the living room. Lewis is amazed to see his mother go willingly. Albert and Lewis pour hot water on the snow and fight it back slowly. Mr. Haddonfield sits and speaks with Lewis’ mom. He tries to comfort her, asks her about the house and how old it is. Lewis learns things about the house’s history he never knew before.