Chapter 6 Summary

Kate returns home after a stressful day to find that her house has no power. She smashes a plate in her kitchen, but fails to feel better. Then, she gathers her things so that she may get ready at Dave's house for her evening performance. She finds Dave on his kitchen floor with his most newly acquired toy, an elaborate electric train set. Such a sight reminds Kate about their incompatibilities. She quickly dresses for her performance. Though she promises to meet Dave after the concert, neither one is surprised when she breaks the date.

When Kate goes days without talking to Dave, Elsie steps in. She invites Kate to bingo night on Kate's night off. Dave meets them on the sidewalk and Elsie invites him as well. At Elsie's insistence, they all cram into the front seat of Dave's Porsche. From her...