Book 1, Chapter 3, (First Date, Two) Summary

September 23, 1977 Henry = 36: Clare = 6

Henry arrives in the meadow on Clare's property; he is naked and the box of clothing is absent, he realizes that Clare does not know who he is, as she throws a shoe at him, hitting him in the face. He explains who he is and how he got there after he borrows Clare's towel to cover himself and retain his dignity.

Wednesday, February 9, 2000 Henry = 36: Clare = 28

Henry returns to the present and materializes on top of Clare as she sleeps; startled, she asks why he is bleeding and he tells her that her younger self hit him with a shoe.

Thursday, September 29, 1977 Henry = 35: Clare = 6

A young Clare finds Henry clothing from the clothes her father will donate to charity. As a 6 year old, she is not sure if Henry is being truthful...