Summary

The novel shifts back to the flight. Jordan has specifically ordered a vegan meal on the flight. He has been vegetarian for some time, and he recently switched to being vegan. Bruce both admires this choice and is somewhat annoyed by it. As Linda eats her meal, she worries about the future. She is unsure how she will support herself and a child if Gary does not propose. Also, she is an x-ray technician, and she worries that the radiation will harm her child in utero. Linda expresses her worries to Florida, who comforts her. Florida talks about her own plans. She is moving to California to begin life anew after her divorce. She has an interest in tarot cards and fortune telling, and she is considering making money by charging people for sessions. Florida then talks about her ex-husband, Bobby, who worked a...