Chapters 26 and 27 Summary

Chapter 26 - Moon over Harlem - Marietta and CJ sit in the moonlight in a park. CJ caresses Marietta's arms, breasts and face, trying to convince her to make love with him. Marietta tells him she won't do it, saying she's been raised to be good and that she loves him. He reacts with surprise, she convinces him it's true, he promises to respect her, she thanks him, and then he vows to beat up Buddy or any other man who tries to touch her.

Chapter 27 - Shower - Narration written in language rich with imagery describes the way that Buddy and Laura feel when they see each other coming out of the shower. Laura sees Buddy as hard and strong and sexy, while Buddy sees Laura as being too soft, too sweet, and about to melt like chocolate. Narration in...