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Visiting Pippa from "The Goldfinch". Hobie takes Theo to see Pippa, who is recovering from her severe injuries. She is frail, with a shaved head and a scar from surgery.

Theo's first visit to Hobie's house

Visiting Pippa

Hobie takes Theo to see Pippa, who is recovering from her severe injuries. She is frail, with a shaved head and a scar from surgery. Despite her condition, she is alert and recognizes Theo. They share a quiet, intimate moment, holding hands. Pippa is confused and sleepy from medication, but their connection is immediate and profound. Theo learns that she is being sent to live with her aunt in Texas, a prospect that fills him with despair.