Much has been debated over whether Lou fooled Mr. Death once or twice. I say none. The first time we see Mr. Death, he is watching Lou. It is apparent that he is Lou's death guardian (he is not fierce but and kind being) and that he wants to make this as easy as possible (hence, his watching and his advance notice, not just barging in and saying "You come with me NOW"). I suggest that he give Lou a out with full knowledge of what he will do with it and is not tricked. Of all the people he could take has a substitute, he picks a child Lou cares about. He knows full well that Lou will make "A Pitch For The Angles". It's so obvious that death is playing along during Lou's lackluster pitch, almost having organisms before the words are out of Lou's mouth. He's sweating at the end of the pitch, as soon as Lou agrees to go with him, he is all cleaned up and composed. No, I don't think death was fooled for an instant.
Review of One for the Angels
