Chapter 16 Summary

Molly discusses the current situation with Monk, omitting the story of her fight. Neither Molly nor Danny wants Monk to leave them. When he does, Trevor arrives at the same moment that Molly's phone rings. A hateful voice on the other end abuses Molly mercilessly. Trevor's face tells Molly that he has left Jennifer, and laying down the phone, she shows him her irritation.

Trevor is hurt, and displays deep emotional attachment to Molly. He has told Jennifer of their affair and left her to marry Molly. Molly ridicules the idea and is sarcastic and defiant in her attack. He is angry and hurt. He begs Molly to leave with him but she tells him to go home to Jennifer. As he leaves, she offers him a slight bit of hope for the future but then closes the door on him.

Chapter 16 Analysis