How It All Goes Down
- Eva recalls being diagnosed with "postnatal depression" (9.5) back in 1983.
- Eva tries hard to form an attachment to Kevin, but he just depresses her.
- After developing mastitis, an infection of the breasts, Eva can't nurse, making it even harder to bond with Kevin.
- The woman who used to travel all over the world is now stuck at home with a baby who cries and screams all day long.
- When Franklin comes home, he diminishes the situation, saying Kevin is "crabby" or "fussy" (9.31).
- The mastitis infection causes Eva's temperature to rise to 104 degrees. Only when Franklin sees how sick Eva is does he display any tenderness toward her.