Summary

In the Present, it is the morning after the dinner party, and Jack and Grace prepare to take Millie to lunch. Jack watches as Grace dresses, suggesting which dress to wear. She chooses heels and a bag, which he holds while she does her makeup. It is cold and pleasant outside and Grace reminds herself to be patient and enjoy the long day in front of her, which is “hard won” (37). The house is magnificent, and has black gates which Jack controls with a remote. As they drive to London, Jack commends her on timing the previous night’s dinner, and comments that Esther was cool towards her.

They reach Millie’s facility. It has been a month since they have been to visit her. Jack reminds Millie’s caretaker that Grace had a terrible flu which kept her from visiting. Grace reminds...