Summary

In Chapter 7, in 1976 in the Back Woods, Wallace has a new boyfriend named Leo. Elle is 10 years old. Wallace and Leo have gone to the bus station to pick up Leo’s children, Conrad and Rosemary. Wallace admits the children are not likable, but she asks her daughters to be on their best behavior.

In the present, at 12:35 p.m. Elle and her family arrive at the beach. After Gina has gone in the water, Jonas kisses Elle on the cheek and tells her that he missed her.

In Chapter 8, at 12:45 p.m. Elle sits in the shade of the tent Gina and Jonas have set up on the beach. She and Jonas, who have known each other since childhood, are alone. Jonas tells her through the mesh of the tent window he has been in love with her since she was...