Chapter Three Summary

Rachel relates the conversation she had with her therapist, Vera Maxwell, before she left Mark. Rachel's therapist simply declares that Mark is disgusting and asks Rachel if this is they type of man that she wants for a husband. Rachel is torn, knowing that she does not want a husband like that, but that she wants a husband like Mark. It is a difficult discussion for Rachel because Vera is happily married to a wonderful man, and there is some jealousy. That, coupled with the fact that Rachel began seeing Vera when she was unhappily married to her first husband, Charlie, and now is calling for help while unhappily married to Mark makes Rachel feel worse.

The subject of moving to Washington with Mark is discussed as well. Rachel is a New York person, but moved to Washington with Mark because...