Chapters 46 through 55 Summary

"Once more into the breach" Mary Ann arrives to start her volunteer position at the Bay Area Crisis Switchboard, where she meets Vincent, a fellow volunteer who assures Mary Ann that he'll handle the callers who are genuinely suicidal, adding that most people call just to talk.

"Fantasia for two" After a movie date, Michael tells Jon a funny story about an ex lover. Jon realizes the story is a joke, and Michael explains that he's trying to make himself more attractive. Jon kisses him for a long time.

"The mysterious caller" During a playful, relaxed day at the beach, Edgar confesses to Mrs. Madrigal that he's dying. Mrs. Madrigal admits that she thought something like that was going on and then comforts him by asking frankly how much time they have. Later, her end-of-the-day bath is interrupted by the arrival...