Chapters 2, Rhiannon's Sister through Chapter 4, A Phone Call Summary

In Chapter 2, Rhiannon's Sister, Ginny and her best friend Rhiannon go to the beach on the first day of summer break from school. Rhiannon tells her that her estranged sister named Helen called to ask if Ginny's father had been imprisoned.

The conversation leaves Ginny in disbelief. First, Ginny cannot imagine an argument so hateful between parents and a daughter that the young woman is forced into estrangement. Second, Ginny cannot imagine what crime her father may have committed to initiate such rumors.

Ginny goes to work at the Yacht Club that Monday evening and finds she loves the job, the kitchen atmosphere and Harry and Angie Lime, the restaurant's owners. The conversation turns to Mr. and Mrs. Calvert, owners of the Dragon Café. Mr. Calvert hangs his own...