Donker Web Chapter 13 Summary
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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
Chapter 13, "Gebroke," sees Greg meeting an old acquaintance, Nicole, and her newborn, Colette, born of a one-night stand. Nicole's visit sparks discomfort and unwanted reminiscences. Greg's return reveals a bloodied threat from 'the Baker' in his apartment, prompting contemplation of seeking the controversial Xander Gericke’s help.
FULL SUMMARY:
Chapter 13 titled "Gebroke" begins with the protagonist Greg returning home to find a red car parked outside, stirring his initial suspicion. After observing the vehicle, he recognizes the woman inside, Nicole. With her disheveled appearance and weary demeanor, there's a stark change in her usually composed façade. Nicole has a visibly captive newborn wrapped up in her arms. This confirms previously heard rumor of Nicole having a baby. Seeing Nicole, Greg is struck by a wave of surprise and concern. The child, named Colette, briefly passed to Greg by Nicole, who is visibly struggling with parenthood, her body language revealing her unspoken pain. Nicole admits the child has no father, the result of a one-night stand. Her admission veils a mix of raw courage and plain rawness. Both share the discomfort of their once shared history becoming uncomfortable memory, especially with Greg's revelation about his feelings for Nicole now in the past. But Nicole's unwelcome visit comes with another surprise— an intention. Despite her parents' disapproval, she hoped they could rekindle their past relationship. Greg, however, is helpless to assist. In the end, their connection can be felt but only as a remnant of the past. Greg returns to Stellenbosch only to find his apartment trespassed. Spotting red (presumably blood) inscriptions - a warning - on a glass surface left by a trespasser, he realizes the intruder must be the Baker, and that he's now a likely target. Driven by necessity, Greg ponders seeking the help of Xander Gericke, fearing betrayal, as Xander once ruined his family's reputation. Greg struggles with the troubling idea, torn between necessity and the bitter memory of past treachery.
WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
In "Donker Web" se dertiende hoofstuk, verskyn Nicole, Greg se vorige liefde met 'n baba, Colette. Deurmekaar emosies en 'n bloedmerk met dreigende boodskap op sy balkondeur laat hom bekommerd. Xander Gericke, moontlike "hacker buddy", word oorweeg as 'n bondgenoot in sy Baker-soektog.
FULL SUMMARY:
In hoofstuk 13 van "Donker Web", getiteld "Gebroke", keer Greg pas na 'n besoek aan sy pa in die tronk terug om 'n verrassing in sy tuiste te vind. Nicole, 'n vorige gestalte in sy lewe, was daar met 'n baba in die arms. Die baba se naam is Colette, en Nicole het haar eie vader nie. Nicole is oorstuur en onseker oor hoe sy 'n enkelouer moet wees, en haar eie ouers skuif haar weg. Terwyl hy die baba vas hou, besef Greg dat sy vroeëre gevoelens vir Nicole iets uit die verlede was. Hy kom terug na Stellenbosch met sy emosies opmekaar. Terug in sy woonstel vind hy dat iemand daar was, niks gesteel het, maar wel 'n boodskap op die balkondeur met bloed geskryf het. Die boodskap is "Jy en jou hacker buddy moet my uitlos". Greg wonder of dit iets te doen het met die "Baker" wat hy op die spoor probeer kom, en onmiddellik spring die naam "Xander Gericke" na vore as 'n moontlike "hacker buddy". Hy is onseker of hy Xander moet kontak vir hulp in sy soeke na die "Baker", maar besef dat hy miskien nie 'n keuse het nie.