The Art of Racing in the Rain

Denny receives another visit from Mike and Tony. They discuss the benefits of accepting visitation rights, and how Denny could forego the sex offense on his record and the burden of child support. Denny is about to sign a settlement form, but the pen he’s using catches Enzo’s attention. It’s a pen from the zoo, decorated with a zebra. 

Enzo realizes that the zebra isn’t an external force: it’s an internal one, the embodiment of self-destruction. He steals the settlement contract and makes an impressive escape, then urinates on it. Denny and the others laugh and see the wisdom of rejecting the settlement.

Enzo turns 10. Denny continues to pay child support and lawyer fees. On a visit to the tracks, Denny meets Luca—a powerful representative from Ferrari—and takes his F430 for a test drive. This is viewed as an audition to showcase Denny’s abilities. He wows all of the assembled with his impressive driving acumen. 

Luca offers Denny a job test driving vehicles with Ferrari. He would have to move to Italy, but the prospect is extremely promising. The job will be waiting for Denny when his legal troubles are resolved.