In this chapter, we learn that Little Em'ly has just left with King, and that the rumors are true that she has been unfaithful to the king. The young boy, who has come to pick her up, tells her that he does not believe in the rumors and that he will not kill her if she does not act on them. He also tells her not to repeat the mistakes of her parents, who were both lovers. He tells her, "Relationships are nothing but games." He also reminds her that love is romantic, but marriage is "realistic." He asks her to respond to the "hot girl"'s invitation. She replies that she will not respond because she is ugly. She says that feelings are "children's play."