Chapter 9 - 16 Summary

Emma begins writing another novel, a feminist crime story. Ian is very supportive of Emma and everything she does, while Emma has little faith in herself. Emma, likewise, has little faith in what she is doing with Ian. She realizes she is trying to build a life with a man whom she does not love. Dexter, meanwhile, is suffering from melancholy, and tries to mix music like a DJ to heal the depression, but it does not work. Dexter is toying with the idea of becoming an actor, or beginning his own production company. Emma also wonders why she is still friends with Dexter, and wonders why she doesn't let the friendship just die out. Nevertheless, she goes to dinner with him. Dexter is a little bitter despite all of his successes. Dexter is also slightly condescending with Emma's position as...