The chapter opens with a soliloquy by the narrator, in which he tells the reader that the reason the narrator is moving out is because he is in love with her. He tells her that he will hide his feelings for her in the house where they are staying. He asks her to reconsider moving out on her own. He says that if she does anything that bothers him, he will fix it for her. The narrator then asks the reader why she is bringing up the divorce. She says that she wants to get back with her husband. He replies that he does not want to talk about the divorce any more. She asks him to leave her alone. She then asks him what is going on. He responds that she is acting like an adult and that it is her job as an adult to be flexible. She tells him that the two of them are having a spat and that he should nod when he feels bad. He then asks her if she is giving it to her. She replies that she does nod when she feels bad but that she eats candy to make her feel better. He goes on to say that he wishes he could be like her and that she has a sense of identity. He explains that even though he is jealous of her, he wishes that he could like her too. He admits that he is moving because he wants to leave before he is caught in a trap like the one he is about to fall into.