EWH: Chapter 12
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Ek Was Hier Chapter 12 Summary
What happened, in 50 words:
Chapter 12: A relaxed mother returns, attributing her serenity to New Age practices. Parents show consistent mutual love amidst societal trend of failing marriages. French enthusiast father once again tests Frankie during dinner. Frankie receives anonymous text, suspects it's Milan, later confirming this suspicion. Frankie rebelliously enjoys fries and surprises elderly pianist with wide smile.
Full summary
Chapter 12: Frankie is happy to see her mother return from her occasional trip, appearing more relaxed. A series of New Age practices seemingly contribute to her serenity, from employing a protective mobile gadget to practicing headstands and meditation. Frankie’s parents, despite witnessing the disappearance of marital bliss from many of their contemporaries, continue to adore each other. Their dinner to celebrate her mother's return morphs into a three-act melodrama laden with her father's exaggerated gestures of love. Frankie's father, a French enthusiast, uses meal times to test Frankie on her French language proficiency. An elderly man winks – or possibly twitches - at her mother during these outings. Frankie's boredom drives her to sketching on a napkin. Amidst this, an unexpected text message arrives. Frankie's phone beeps, risking her father’s wrath over their ‘No Phones at Dinner’ rule. She finds an intrigued yet anonymous message complimenting her looks. She finds this mystery both unnerving and exciting. Returning from a bathroom break, Frankie spots Milan Kucharzik, the mysterious artist who is suspected to be her anonymous texter. Frankie, still processing this discovery, casually remarks, "He's got my number". Milan grins, confirming her guess. Frankie retaliates by matching Milan's uncouth dining manners, simultaneously reveling in the small rebellion by enjoying her fries, thereby warming up to her parents' eccentric display of love. She also surprises the elderly pianist with an unexpected toothy smile.