Chapter 6 Summary

Herzog wakes in Ramona's apartment. They walk to Ramona's flower shop. Herzog is happy with Ramona and her looks. He does not hold back and kisses her passionately in the street before she goes to work. Herzog's past still consumes him, and he goes to seek advice from his lawyer, Simkin.

Simkin is enraged with Madeleine and Gersbach's actions toward Herzog. Herzog feels Gersbach has stolen his wife, child, style and career from him. The child abuse accusations and their theft of Herzog's practical life give Simkin motivation to sue them.

Herzog plans a visit to his son, Marco, on the school's Parent's Day. He has not enjoyed this in the past, but he wants to spend time with his son. His ex-wife, Daisy, could also use the break having fallen on hard times herself. She is unhappily caring for her elderly mother...