Charlie's Psychological BreakdownThe gradual unraveling of Charlie Decker's sanity leading to the hostage crisis.1Early Signs of InstabilityTwo years before the crisis2The Storm Windows IncidentFall of 1962, when Charlie was four3The Fight with Dicky CableAge twelve, at Carol Granger's birthday party4Failed Sexual Encounter with Dana ColletteSummer before junior year, at Schoodic Point5Assault on Mr. CarlsonMarch 3, the year of the crisis6Confrontation with Father in GarageAfter the assault on Mr. Carlson, spring of the crisis year