'Dalva', pg. 71 - 106 Summary

Dalva contacts Naomi, and the two arrange to meet Ruth while Dalva decides to accept the offer to move back to Nebraska. She calls Michael, as well, to inform him she is considering his offer. She finds herself missing sexual contact, and realizes she is already accepting that her life in Santa Monica is coming to an end. She meets Ted for lunch in a nearby cafe, where the two are interrupted by a local Australian Dalva has had relations with. As she returns home and packs, she drinks and recalls a conversation with Rachel as grandfather lay dying, where Rachel comforted her as she cried for the loss of Duane.

Back in the apartment, Dalva calls the Australian from the cafe, and the two decide to go to dinner, following which she the Australian make love several times...