Chapter Seven: We Regret to Inform You Summary

Nan goes to Grayer's school to pick him up but the teacher informs her that Grayer had not been in school today. A woman named Sima finds her and reminds Nan that Grayer, and her charge, Darwin, have a playdate today. Nan knows nothing about this but walks back to the apartment with the other nanny and her charge.

When Nan enters the apartment the smell of dozens of roses is overwhelming. Mr. X has not yet returned from Chicago and since he missed Valentine's Day, he has been sending dozens of roses every day. Mrs.X has locked herself in her bedroom and Grayer is in his room playing by himself. Nan and Sima take the boys to a place for them to play. On their playdate, Nan learns from Sima that the previous...