The Tenth Tuesday We Talk About Marriage Summary

Albom calls Schwartz between visits to see how he is doing. He's having a good day. Someone has to hold the phone for him, but Schwartz asks to speak to Albom's wife, Janine. Albom hands her the phone and watches as Schwartz works his magic on her. After a few minutes, Janine hangs up and announces she's coming along on the next visit.

All three of them sit together in Schwartz's den. Schwartz and Janine engage in flirty banter and reminisce about the time Schwartz spent teaching in Janine's hometown of Detroit. This is the first time in weeks that Albom has seen Schwartz telling stories. He seems to have found some new energy reserves for his visit with Janine.

Schwartz's nurse brings in his lunch. It is not the food...