Part 1, Chapters 21-25 Summary

Chapter 21: The next day, Norma's doctor reports that thanks to Louis' efforts, Norma's heart attack caused only minor damage. As Thanksgiving approaches, snow blankets the town, and Rachel and the kids prepare to spend the holiday in Chicago with Rachel's parents. Louis skips the trip because his in-laws dislike him. Rachel is aware that her parents, the Goldmans, disapprove of Louis because he was poor when she met him and allowed her to work as a waitress to support them while Louis was in medical school. What Rachel doesn't know is that Irwin Goldman tried to give Louis money to break his engagement with Rachel. Louis has never forgiven him. Ten years later, the grandchildren have softened the Goldmans, and Louis knows he could probably work things out with them if he tried. However, he has no desire to...