Part 6 - Chapters 20, 21, 22 and 23 Summary

Chapter 20 - After a few weeks, Hank learns that Francine Bowers has agreed to do the film, and that Firepower Productions (headed by Harry Friedman) have, on the strength of the commitment of Bledsoe and Bowers, agreed to produce. Jon invites Hank to Friedman's birthday party, which Hank and Sarah plan to attend. On the night of the party, they are invited to stop off at a hotel to meet renowned novelist Victor Norman, who is also invited and who wants to meet Hank. After more wine is ordered, Norman and Hank compare notes about how difficult they're finding it to write.

Chapter 21 - Hank, Sarah and Norman are among the first to arrive at the party, and are seated at separate tables. Hank immediately starts drinking heavily, and becomes aware that Norman is continually staring at...