Chapter 7 Summary

Oliver drives too fast on the road to his parents' house, intent on proving to himself that he can drive just as fast and reckless as his father. Jenny is with Oliver, preparing to meet his parents for the first time. Jenny is nervous, and her apprehension increases the more expensive the homes around them become. When Oliver pulls into his parents' driveway, Jenny nearly panics, when she sees the size of the house. Once the door is opened by the butler, and Jenny makes her way down a long hall where there hang many portraits of past Barretts, Jenny's fear reaches a fever pitch. Oliver downplays the roles his ancestors have played in history, almost embarrassed by the prestige of his family.

In the library, Oliver introduces Jenny to his parents, Oliver Barrett III and Alison Barrett. Oliver watches Jenny closely, curious...