Part 2 Summary

Part 2 of Grace Notes steps back in time. Catherine is still pregnant with Anna. She wakes suddenly and sees that Dave is gone. She gets out of bed and sees that Dave has taken the van to work. She gets dressed and has breakfast, noticing everything around her. Dave dives for scallops and sells them to the fish factory. Since summer came early this year, Dave is able to dive for longer periods. Since Dave is a one-man diving crew, he can get closer to the shore, while the big boats cannot. It is good paying work, but it is very dangerous and tiring. Catherine is happy about Dave's working. She hates the winter when he simply lies in bed battling hangovers. She has to teach then, since there is nothing for Dave to do.

Catherine looks over her possessions. She purchased most...