Chapters 4-6 Summary

As Lloyd and Julia prepare for their trip to the mall, Julia admonishes Lillian to take the night off as well, and spend time with her great-granddaughter. Julia plans to take Lloyd shopping, and then to a movie, if any of the options meet her standards of entertainment. Silently, she reconsiders Lillian's advice and vows to treat Sam much nicer when he returns.

Lloyd finds the athletic shoes he has been hoping for. After purchasing them, he encourages Julia to try on a pair. She laughs, but refuses, claiming instead her dependable pumps. Julia allows Lloyd more time for window shopping in the mall, though none of the mediocre offerings tempt Julia to purchase.

After a meal in the mall's cafeteria, Lloyd suggests a family movie. He describes it as a picture for children, about a youngster's sports team. They sit...