Summary

Chapter 47 starts with Luke reflection on how much New York City has changed since the economic crisis began. He goes to an art show between meetings and finds himself attracted to a woman who turns out to be Corrine. They make awkward small talk about the art show and briefly catch up on each others lives. While they are talking, Luke reflects that the quirks he used to enjoy about her he now thinks are grating. He notes how much older she looks and realizes he got over her.

After talking about things like well-being of their children, she invites him to get coffee. He politely makes an excuse, and she leaves as soon as their conversation is over. That night he is short-tempered with his girlfriend, who he breaks up with a few days later.

The beginning of Chapter 48 describes a scene...