Chapter Four Summary

After two days Rachel realizes that she needs to do something other than sit and cry, so she decides to go to her group. The idea is not necessarily a pleasant one, as she had 'graduated' from group when she moved to Washington and married Mark. On the way, Rachel rides the subway, and sits next to a man who smiles and winks at her. Rachel immediately wonders if the man is single, but then realizes that he is not hitting on her, as she is seven months pregnant. This makes Rachel wonder if he is a mugger, so she twists off her diamond ring and drops it into her bra.

Arriving at group, Rachel relates what has been going on in her life, getting sympathy from most present. Diane, one member, cries as well, but because she is jealous that...