Part 9, p. 174 - 188 Summary

In the dormer attic, Will broods about how it's even possible that Mi Su could be going with someone else to the dance (see "Quotes", p. 174). Below, Tabby argues with BT about his not allowing her to ride his skateboard on the sidewalk. Meanwhile, Will looks at the wedding gifts, wondering whether they'll still be there unopened decades from now.

Will, angry about BT and Mi Su, rides his skateboard a dozen times past Mi Su's house, hoping to see her. Eventually, he talks to Korbet, asking what Korbet would do if he asked Tabby to a dance and she went with someone else. Korbet, whose eyes at this moment look "older than five", says he'd ask her to the NEXT one.

Will plays chess with his father in an effort to get ready for an upcoming chess tournament...