Chapter 2 Summary

Si goes on a playful trip to the country with Katie, during which he reflects on how they met - when he went into the small antique store she owns. He also reflects on the collection of old photographs she has in the shop, and on how detailed they are but that they are just snapshots of life, not a life truly being lived. Finally, he reflects on how much he enjoys Katie's company, but then makes clear in his narration that he's not going to tell the reader everything, saying he's the kind that will keep most things to himself.

The day after his outing, Si tells his boss he's quitting, and then calls Ruben to tell him he's taking the job, on one condition - that he be allowed to tell Katie the truth about what he's doing. Ruben agrees, and...