Chapter 7 Summary

In chapter seven, John wakes up with Ruth, already regretting his decision. Ruth is naked in bed, doing her nails, and he tells her he should not have called her. She is enraged, admitting that she has like him for a long time and warning him that she will kill him if he screws with her again. After she leaves, John gets a call from Cyndi, asking him where he has been.

When John arrives back at Muddy's, he is surprised by the larger and less familiar crowd, reasoning that tourist season must be starting early. Carl is actually waiting tables with his sister and fraternizing with the new patrons. Cyndi, who has been working the bar, begins cracking wise with him. At the end of the night, Carl stays behind after the wait staff has left. He and John share a drink...