Book 3, Chapter 3, (Daesin) Summary

Saturday, July 12, 2008 Clare = 37

Charisse has taken the children skating and Clare travels to her house to collect Alba, only to discover they are late. Gomez, having taken a shower, stands in a towel and takes advantage of Clare's longing. He eludes her into thinking along the lines of future lovers and Clare is appalled but missing Henry. She closes her eyes and pretends Gomez is Henry. What unfolds is not something she is proud of and will never attempt again.

Saturday, July 26, 2008 Clare = 37

Charisse, Clare and Alba spend an afternoon together exploring an art gallery and enjoying a meal at Ed Debevic's. Charisse questions Clare on why she feels the need to wait for Henry again after she has already done so for many years. Clare tells Charisse she knows she will see Henry again in her future and...