Juliette finds herself un an unusual position, opts for clandestine color, meets a too-nice guy, lacks enthusiasm, experiences perverse curiosity, gets the icks, joins an unsurprising picnic, tests tolerance, refuses worship, experiences excruciating romance, seriously hates cake, calls on a go-to guy, receives an empty poem, is incapable of swooning, and appreciates good help… all while drinking Old Grand-Dad 114.