Chapter two describes the calm before the storm, the times before David became “it”. His mother wasn’t always a monster, at one point she used to be the apple in David’s eyes. While David’s father was a fireman, his mother stayed home with David in addition to his two brothers. Before David was abused he considered his family to be like the “Brady Bunch”. Catherine Roerva, was an average woman who treasured her children. Consistently working to please her children and husband, Catherine cooked exotic meals, cleaned the house spotless and created memories worth a lifetime. Days were filled with adventures such as sight-seeing tours, culture appreciation days, and parks. Holidays were celebrated with dramatic spirit and ambiance worth a million
