Summer of '69

This chapter provides updates on each of the Foley-Levins, shifting to close third point of view as they gather in Nantucket for Thanksgiving. Magee accepted Tiger’s marriage proposal, and Angus and Blair are doing well. Angus got a bonus from NASA, and he and Blair will hire a nanny so that she can return to school. Kirby is seeing Darren, and both are heading to Geneva for a semester abroad. Bill’s love has softened Exalta, and when Kirby explains that Darren is African American, Exalta assures her granddaughter that he’s welcome in her home.

Jessie heard from Pick, who told her all about Woodstock and how he got separated from Lorraine but fortunately found her again. She hasn’t told anyone that Blair, Kirby, Tiger, and Pick are half-siblings, knowing that it’s not her secret to tell. Jessie has a new boyfriend, Andy Pearlstein, who is Jewish too.

Kate bought the house David wanted, and he’s thrilled. They both consider this a new start for them. At dinner, Kate includes a place for Tiger, next to Magee. Fearful of meeting Exalta, Magee finds herself reassured by how much the older woman loves Bill, equating this to how she loves Tiger.