Section 9: Saturday, June 8 Summary

On Saturday, June 8, Jared writes again. He found himself homeless Thursday morning and visits the site of theater, which he did not find to be inspirational. He searches for Michael to no avail, and when walking in a general way, he finds himself at Little Bohemia, which feels like home. Jared sits in the back and orders a drink when Albrecht approaches and sneeringly asks if Jared is now B. Jared explains that he has left the priesthood, but he does not know if he is ready to begin where Shirin left off. Albrecht asks if Jared can do what B did; he took in Charles and Shirin's insights, but that means nothing if he has none of his own. Jared has not had the chance to prove himself one way or the other. Albrecht asks about the less...