Chapter Twelve Summary

Rachel recovers from childbirth and wonders why her life has changed so much. The only thing that Rachel can come up with is that Mark has gone crazy.

Vera visits and Rachel talks with her, discussing her failings as a wife, how having Sam changed her marriage. Vera tells Rachel that the only thing that matters is what she wants to do. Rachel is angry, telling Vera that she was foolish to believe in marriage. Vera argues, but Rachel refuses to relent, telling Vera that she had gotten the last good marriage. Vera gets teary, and Rachel realizes that her therapist does this when she is being difficult, expressing the feelings that Rachel will not.

Arthur and Julie visit, sharing tales of their life and the difficulties that daily life brings. Mark visits everyday but one, saying that he has an...