They are on their way back from the Russian sector of the moon after spending "three months calibrating the new antenna." After Tina ran off, Dr.Crews was sliced through his stomach with a spinning, circular-bladed, gasoline-powered brush saw or weed-eater(# 15 death).He flirts back and inquires about lovebirds [and the human varieties of ""birds""], specifying his need for birds that are neither too "demonstrative" or "aloof" - "just friendly":Melanie: Lovebirds, sir?Mitch: Yes, I understand there are different varieties.People give me things...because they believe in me."Willie is brought by Jack to Burden""s Landing to seek support from Judge Stanton and other guests during a reception in he Stanton estate.