The Real Estate Agent's Office

The narrator meets her real estate agent here and asserts her freedom of choice to choose to buy a bad property in a good neighborhood. It is here where readers learn that she ignores advice as the real estate agent warns her that the building is a disaster and that it is not a good place for children.

Outside with Gerard

The narrator walks outside with Gerard as they talk to each other. This is where they make peace with each other face to face and Gerard tells her that he thinks that London will be good for her in ways that she cannot see now.

Faye's House

Faye's house is where readers meet the builders Tony and Pavel and Faye's neighbors Paula and John. The renovation project that is taking place is a physical example of the transit that is taking place in...