Lacey's son is a topic that I think really complicates the whole plot of the story. His son is living in a mental institution, basically brain dead and out of it, waiting for life's ticker to fade away. Lacey feels horrible for how his son has become because he beat him into this living coma. Lacey's ex-wife continually calls and harasses him and not until now does it become apparent the reason for her rants and raves. Obviously, his son is a rough spot in Lacey's life and causes him to act in ways that will allow him to forget about the pain that he has caused his wife and son. Willie is a redemption for Lacey; a way for him to earn some brownie points back with God. By taking care of a crippled kid, Lacey believes he will at least have something to offer when he dies in order for him to get into heaven.
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