Summary

In an attempt “to do something thoughtful,” Maggie bought flowers for herself and her friends (75). At home, she worked from bed. She planned to return to the office after her “bloated and pimply” appearance improved (78). When she had gone to campus a few weeks prior, her coworker Jiro had made a comment about how tired she looked.

Maggie and her friends met at Clive’s. Maggie admitted she felt embarrassed to tell people she was getting divorced.

Maggie sent countless unanswered texts to Jon throughout August (83).

Amirah connected Maggie with Amy, “a colleague of hers” who was also recently divorced (87). While Amy had been with her ex for four years, Maggie and Jon “had been together almost ten years” (89). However, Maggie enjoyed the evening commiserating with Amy. Amy encouraged Maggie to start dating. She told Maggie to take care of herself, because “There...