Summary

Kumiko had given Amanda a tile at the end of their first meeting. In Chapter 13, Amanda brings it to work with her because of the way it makes her feel. It makes her think of love and forgiveness. One day, Rachel sees it.

Amanda never tells George about Kumiko giving her the tile, even though she does tell him about meeting her. He is glad that Amanda liked her. Amanda and her mother talk about George, and Kumiko and her mother says that she is glad George is happy, but admits that it is nice to be a part of something that makes someone successful.

Rachel had become nicer during the few weeks preceding the sighting of the tile. She had asked Amanda to lunch and the movies, even surprising Mei. Finally Amanda agrees to go out with them. It is the same...