Chapter Nine Summary

Rachel speaks to Julie about her marriage and what her friend thinks she should do. Julie tells her that men change. Rachel wonders if that means they get worse. Julie tells Rachel that she just needs to hang on and Mark will get tired of Thelma and realize what he has with Rachel. This confuses Rachel, as Mark has said that he will not see Thelma again. Julie sadly tells Rachel that he will, but that he will come to his senses. The two discuss if marriage is worth it. Julie sometimes wishes she was single, and could experience different things. Rachel thinks about the things that she would not have to deal with if she were single.

Rachel returns home to find Mark in his office above the garage, and Sam with Juanita, the maid. Juanita cries, and tells Rachel...