Book 3, Jane and Nicholas: Chapters 26-30 Summary

Chapter 26. At the same time Nicholas' parents reunite after sixteen years, Nicholas meets Pamela while teaching a seminar at NYU. Pamela is in Nicholas' seminar and clearly in awe of him. Then, when Nicholas finds her walking on the street, he goes home with her and they quickly become lovers. A short time later, Jane and Nicholas have another fight. Nicholas accuses Jane of marrying him for his money. At the same time, Pamela threatens to end their relationship out of fear that Nicholas will throw her over for Jane and his daughters. Instead, Nicholas insists on renting an apartment for them.

Chapter 27. On her thirty-ninth birthday, Jane reflects on how passionate her relationship with Judson continues to be, eight months later. Jane and Nicholas barely speak to one another during her birthday...