Kimberly works in Reverend Sloan’s hotel room and notices how distracted he is. He admits that he was shocked to see her the other day. She tells him that she wanted to visit Tina because no one probably thought of seeing if she was alright. He tells her she’s very thoughtful, and then admits that everything is making him think of his own son (who is actually Kimberly’s age), whom he isn’t close to. When Kimberly apologizes about this, she again thinks about how strange saying sorry is to convey sympathy. She moves closer to Sloan and wonders what he would do if she cozied up next to him and made advances. When the chapter switches to Reverend Sloan’s point-of-view, he surmises that it’s far too late to be alone in his hotel room with a young woman he has obvious feelings for. He knows he could have a relationship with Kimberly if he wanted because he can see it in her gestures and in her eyes, but he doesn’t think it would be right. He pours them both another drink to pass the time.

Jennica is at Brick’s place for the party and again realizes that she wants out of this life.