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Chapter 4

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter details the narrator's meticulous preparations for a cross-country road trip from California to New York, spanning six days each way. They outline a precise route, including stops in Las Vegas, Zion National Park, and Salina, Utah, with plans to stay at the Carlyle in New York. Practical concerns like cruise control, PowerBars for efficiency, and audiobooks for entertainment are weighed against anxieties about fatigue and safety. The narrator’s to-do list grows with items like car inspections…
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Chapter 30

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with the narrator arriving at a crowded venue for Davey and Dev's performance, feeling physically recovered from prior vertigo but emotionally exposed. Dressed inappropriately for the event, they encounter acquaintances while navigating the ticket line, revealing their privileged access to the show. The narrator reflects on Davey's rise to fame after years of obscurity, noting how his past at Hertz contrasts with his current success. There's an underlying tension as the narrator suspects…
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Chapter 3

by testsuphomeAdmin — In Chapter 3, the protagonist and her friend Jordi share a candid conversation over milkshakes, revealing intimate details about their sex lives. The protagonist admits to using fantasies involving taboo scenarios, such as stepfather-stepdaughter dynamics, to maintain her marital sex life, which she approaches mechanically, like exercise. Jordi, in contrast, describes a more spontaneous and physically rooted approach with her partner, emphasizing raw, unfiltered intimacy. Their discussion highlights their…
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Chapter 29

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with the narrator reflecting on her delayed journey to New York, which took four years instead of the anticipated six days. Now 49, she questions whether her odyssey—marked by symbolic elements like cliffs, caves, and a golden ring—has truly transformed her. She longs for a test to prove her growth, contrasting her current self with who she was four years ago. As she flies to Brooklyn for her book tour, she grapples with unresolved feelings, scrolling through old photos and hesitantly…
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Chapter 28

by testsuphomeAdmin — The narrator attends a potluck with Jordi, feeling emotionally fragile and socially adrift. After Jordi leaves to move her car, the narrator is approached by Tara, a former assistant to the elusive Arkanda, who reveals a surprising connection: Arkanda had reached out due to their shared experience with Fetal-maternal Hemorrhage (FMH). Tara explains that Arkanda’s nanny, Jess, facilitated this connection, leaving the narrator stunned by the revelation and the unexpected personal link to the celebrity.…
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Chapter 27

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with the narrator flying to Oakland to visit Kris, reminiscing about a playful game they used to play with their toddler, Sam. This memory sparks an idea: could they recreate a similar dynamic with Kris, using role-play to explore emotional vulnerability? The narrator imagines a scenario where Kris confesses to a fictional affair, allowing them to enact a dramatic reconciliation. This fantasy highlights the narrator's desire for intense emotional connection and their confidence in Kris's…
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Chapter 26

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with a breakfast conversation where Sam mentions a gymnastics classmate sharing the name of Papa’s best friend, prompting the narrator to realize it’s time to explain their unconventional family structure to their child. The couple meticulously prepares a script to navigate this delicate conversation, aiming to balance honesty with reassurance. Their dialogue reveals underlying anxieties about phrasing and the potential long-term implications of their words, reflecting both their care…
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Chapter 25

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with the narrator grappling with rumors about her marriage to Harris, as word spreads about their unconventional relationship dynamics. While she resents the assumption that they must be divorcing, she argues to her friend Jordi that marriage should be fluid, like parent-child relationships, rather than a rigid binary. Jordi, whose partnership with Mel remains her primary focus, gently reminds the narrator that her perspective may isolate her as a minority viewpoint. This exchange…
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Chapter 24

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter follows the protagonist and Jordi as they attend a gallery opening in North Hollywood, hoping to see artist Lore Estes, who doesn’t show up. Instead, they encounter Kris, Lore’s ex-girlfriend and muse, whose artwork resembles Lore’s. A subtle, unspoken tension develops between the protagonist and Kris, marked by fleeting eye contact and mutual curiosity. Jordi encourages the protagonist to seize the moment, leading her to message Kris and ask her out. The bold move pays off when Kris…
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Chapter 23

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with the protagonist accompanying her friend Jordi to buy cigarettes after a shocking revelation. Jordi is incredulous about the protagonist's new arrangement with her husband, Harris, where each is allowed one night of freedom per week without ending their marriage. The protagonist explains she first confessed her desires to a telephotographer, which Jordi calls a "Third Thing"—a Quaker concept allowing indirect communication of difficult truths. The protagonist grapples with the…
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