Summary

While walking to work, Joel went a different route than usual to his job in Manhattan. On his walk, he saw Sara, with whom he once had a brief affair while they were both studying at the University of Michigan. Joel had, ignored her even though he saw that she recognized him. He thought about her on the rest of his walk to work, wondering what kind of job she had. Then Joel arrived at his own job at a prestigious film distribution company that dealt primarily with foreign films. His colleague, Cecilia, with whom he had an affair for two years, spoke to him about her date, who she claimed was connected with famous directors. While she talked, he reflected that he was jealous of her professional advancement, especially because he remained stuck in the same position in which he had...