Part 2: Chapters 8-15 Summary

Chapter 8 brings the reader to the present day, 23 years later, and establishes Jane's current life: she works for her mother, producing plays, and has a boyfriend (Hugh) who is an actor. Her biggest success so far has been producing a play based on her experiences with Michael, as a child. Hugh played Michael, and the play was a big success that the company is now developing into a movie. However, Jane is still under Vivienne's thumb, as she is constantly criticized for her weight and habits, as well as being funded by her mother. Chapter 9 reveals that Vivienne also tracks Jane's phone messages.

Chapter 10 deals more with Hugh, and his background as a gorgeous, successful actor. In Chapter 11, Jane waits for him at a fancy restaurant as it gets later and later, playing the identity game with the restaurant's...