Chapters 19-20, Ordinary People Summary

Chapter 19. In Chapter 19, Ray, Cal's business partner, is beginning to notice that all isn't well with Cal. He tells him that he worries too much. Cal says he's thinking of going to Dallas for a couple of weeks and Ray encourages him to go. Ray tells Cal he has to stop worrying about Conrad because he'll soon be leaving for school or making his own life. Ray then shifts his attention to Beth. He tells Cal that their wives had lunch together and that Beth voiced her concern that Cal was worrying too much. Ray's words make Cal wonder how the gap between him and Beth got so big so fast.

Chapter 20. Conrad is surprised at how easy it is to chat with Jeannine's mother when he goes to pick her up for their date. Their evening...