Chapter Nine Summary

In search of a new story to write, Marito grabs onto an account he hears from Pascual of a group of teens levitating at the airport from the air pressure of the planes at takeoff. Meanwhile, Aunt Julia has been encouraged to date a new man that Marito learns about a few days later when visiting his Uncle Lucho's. Aunt Olga is happy to report that Aunt Julia is being courted by Dr. Guillermo Osores, a wealthy endocrinologist, a widower and a 'good match', and Marito is instantly jealous.

Marito goes back to work and tells Pedro about his trouble with Aunt Julia. Pedro's solution is to write her a letter to make her feel shamed for her actions. To Marito's surprise, Pedro even offers to write the letter on his behalf. His answer for resolving the hurt that Marito feels...