Odd Thomas

After leaving Chief Porter’s house, Elvis has Odd stop at a church, where he leaves the car. Odd then receives a call from Little Ozzie, who informs Odd that his prized plastic cow sculpture was destroyed in an explosion. Odd offers to help clean up, but Ozzie declines, opting to leave the wreckage on display. They share a bottle of wine and discuss literature and philosophy. When Odd is left alone with Little Ozzie’s cat, Terrible Chester, the cat becomes agitated because of something outside the window. Odd is concerned the people who destroyed the cow might have returned, but he sees Bob Robertson facing the house instead.

Odd watches Robertson, reluctant to reveal his presence, and the cat mirrors his unease. Little Ozzie returns, and while Odd is distracted, Robertson disappears. After Odd explains the situation, Ozzie suggests he get a gun for protection, which Odd declines due to his dislike of them. Ozzie says Odd should be cautious regarding Robertson, as it’s clear someone may be following him. As Odd heads to the kitchen to get more wine, he discovers Robertson appeared in the backyard.