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Ordinary People Chapter 20 Summary

How It All Goes Down

  • Conrad meets Jeannine's mother and her little brother. And he says stupid things like, "You must like plants" (20.25) when he sees her plants. First-date nerves make people say silly things.
  • Calvin takes Jeannine bowling, and she does all right.
  • After the game, Jeannine teases Conrad for taking so long to ask her out.
  • Conrad and Jeannine have their first kiss when he drops her off, and Conrad feels marvelous.