The chapter opens with a brief description of the protagonist's wife, who has recently returned from a trip to Japan. The protagonist is surprised to find that her husband is not as sexy as he used to be. He is also surprised to learn that his former boss, who used to tease him about his lack of attractiveness, is now engaged to another woman. He also learns that the other woman is a friend of his mother's, and that she is also in love with another man.