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Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Chapters 9-12Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of substance use and sexual content.

Chapter 9 Summary: “Hazel”

The morning after their second double date, Hazel’s mother, Aileen, arrives at Josh’s house with muffins. Hazel tells her about their disastrous outing. The group had planned to go fishing together, but Hazel’s date, Kota, and Josh’s date, McKenzie, had a bad sexual history. They slipped away to hook up on the boat, then returned, arguing loudly. McKenzie lunged at Kota. Josh stepped in to break it up, fell into the river, and hit his head. Now, Josh appears with visible bruises and joins them for breakfast. 


For their third double date, Hazel sets Josh up with a stranger she met on the bus, and Josh sets her up with a former client named Mark. When they arrive at the date, Hazel and Josh discover that Mark is transitioning and now goes by Margaret, and Margaret thinks she’s going on a date with Josh’s male roommate. Despite the miscommunication, the group has a fun time. 


A couple of weeks before school starts, Hazel moves into her newly renovated apartment. The space feels bare, and she and Josh text that they miss each other. Josh calls and offers to help Hazel set up her television, and she invites him over for dinner.

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