Summary

Chapter 9: Nathan

Nathan is dating Susan when Josh joins them at the cottage for the week. Nathan isn’t nearly as foolish as Susan believes. Nathan knows Susan is cheating with Josh.

The story moves forward to Josh and Susan’s wedding day. Nathan has been invited to make a toast after one being given by Susan’s sister, Mindy. Nathan had stayed up until 3 AM the night before trying to think of something clever, something that would get his point across without sounding bitter or petulant. Nathan could not come up with anything and, at the last minute, decided to speak off the cuff.

The guests at the reception are stunned that “Poor Nathan” should show up at the wedding. Although he was an invited speaker, he had been seated in the most undesirable spot in the room.

The time comes for...