Ignorant Bliss?

    In chapter 13, Grant is faced with a very difficult decision to make in  regards to Jefferson's current state. The chapters prior to this one, he had gone to the prison to visit Jefferson alone. To recap, Jefferson displayed behaviors from both extremes. He either acted as an empty vessel or he copied those actions from an animal such as a hog. On the way back home, he realizes he has a decision to make; either he tells them the truth...or he lies to them.
    Grant is having this inner conflict during the drive from the visit. He weighs all the outcomes of the situation and what could happen. Grant knows that he would have to lie to protect Miss Emma from Jefferson's harsh and disturbing actions. Instead of going to tell her of his visit, he feels like he is unable to face her at the moment. So instead, he decided to go to the Rainbow Club. Grant is known to be one to run away from his problems. He doesn't like to confront them head on and that is one thing that aggravates me about him. Finally when he heads back home, he is questioned about his visit with Jefferson. Although he doesn't completely lie...well he doesn't exactly seem to tell the whole truth either. He is vague when describing what happened and lies saying that he was fine and that he ate his food. He even added how Jefferson "wanted to know how she was doing". He seemed to stretch his lie just a bit too far.
    Grant didn't want to let Miss Emma really know what Jefferson was up to when he went to go visit him. He decided  that he was going to lie to her and let her live in a little imaginary world. I think he should have told her how he was really acting. Either way she was bound to figure out that he was lying to them. Grant needs to think through his actions carefully before carrying them out.