Summary

Part 3 details events from September 1982 to June 1983. It is not too long after Wavy asks to live with Kellen that he buys Wavy a very expensive engagement ring with the promise that they are not getting married any time soon. The jewelry store clerk who sells Wavy her engagement ring is unable to fathom how a child as young and small as Wavy would need an engagement ring. She hides her judgment because she sees the true love between Kellen and Wavy. This acceptance is rewarded with a $100 tip and sincere thanks from Kellen. He went into the situation expecting judgment, and was thankful not to encounter it. Wavy begins telling everyone that Kellen is her fiancé. He explains himself to his boss, Mr. Cutcheon, who passes no judgment. He explains that he married his wife when she was only 14 years old and that...