Pages 176-201 Summary

Min admits that she and AL are not still driving in the truck while she writes the letter. They have stopped off at a coffee shop, Leopardi's. Min adds a bottle of Pensieri to the box. A bottle she says she got the night of Ed's "family thing."

Min explains how she spent the evening with Al watching an old crappy movie. She tells him all about the cookbook, the two-month anniversary, the party plans and Lottie Carson. She says she needs Al to get the Pensieri for the recipe from his father's shop. Min also asks AL about losing her virginity and sex. She confirms she hasn't lost it yet, but Al says it would be quick if she had. They drive to the shop and Al gives Min the bottle. He also asks why they've never talked about sex...