The Art of Fielding Chapter 18 Summary

How It All Goes Down

  • Schwartz calls President Guert Affenlight and asks to speak to his daughter.
  • Pella gets on the phone, and Mike asks her to dinner.
  • The pizza place owner is surprised that Mike is there without Henry. Mike says Henry is in his room, studying.
  • He starts talking to Pella about Henry, and she realizes that Mike resents his success.
  • Mike feels bad that he isn't happy for Henry.
  • After dinner, Mike drives her home, but takes a detour around the lighthouse.
  • They decide to go back to his house instead, and she falls asleep in his bed.