A loner and computer geek, Brandon escapes the noise of a wild, drunken grad party. Solitary and sober, he wanders down a lakeshore beach. The unexpected discovery of a crying girl leads to resolution of adolescent fantasies.
A very short story that Ellie tells about the multi-family Colby reunion. During a BBQ she is accidentally drenched in an oil and vinaigrette salad dressing. In the shower someone makes love to her and she thinks it's her husband Jack but then realized it isn't him - so who could it be and does she want more?