Four Summary

Ellie's parents return home from Israel. Ima and Abba are happy to be back, and Ima asks Ellie about her summer. Ima has smuggled fruit through customs to bring back for Ellie. She has also brought back sand and seashells from the middle of the desert for Ellie, too. Neshama arrives home that night. While Neshama was away at camp, she sneaked out with friends to go to a mall, and bought lots of clothes and lingerie. Neshama has also purchased a bra, panties, and jeans for Ellie. Neshama cannot wait to leave, and is taking correspondence math classes before university.

At home, Ellie reflects on her time with Lindsay. She looks up Maureen McMullen in the phone book, and calls, but is afraid to leave a message and hangs up. Ellie then goes to see her closest friend, Becca Klein, who has...