Part 1, Chapter 8 Summary

Celesta has a job working at the Co-Op. Tonight she has a date with the manager, Markus. Celesta has cut her hair very short, and Mary is very upset about it. Mary is also upset because Celesta has promised Frankie she will meet Pippo that night, and she has decided to stand him up. Pippo waits for her all evening outside his restaurant while Celesta goes to meet Markus. Dolores later gives up a collection of prized toys to get Luca to tell her about their date. Celesta and Markus have a fancy dinner, and when Celesta comes home her fancy boots are melted. On the date, Markus sits Celesta too close to the fire and attempts to take more affection than Celesta is willing to give. Celesta bites Markus's lip and begins walking home. About the same time, Pippo starts...