Holden unexpectedly met an old girlfriend of his brother D.B. who was there with a naval officer. She invited Holden to their table, but Holden, who didn't like her, said he had to "meet someone". He then had no choice but to leave.
The Ernies was created in 1994.
The Ernies ended in 2001.
Holden left Ernie's after Lillian Simmons, a girl he used to date, came over and wanted to dance with him. Feeling uncomfortable and wanting to avoid any conflict, Holden left Ernie's to avoid dancing with her.
After Sunny leaves, Holden begins talking to Allie, his deceased brother.
His typewriter.
Alan Ayckbourne
Strip club
Holden gets beaten up by Maurice, the hotel elevator operator, after refusing to pay a prostitute in the bar.
Holden recalls a memory about Allie writing poems on his baseball glove. This memory triggers a strong emotional response in Holden as he loses his temper and starts yelling and punching the wall.
He leaves all the gear on the train.
Mr. Antolini upsets and scares Holden when he pats him on the head while he is sleeping, as it crosses Holden's personal boundaries and makes him feel uncomfortable. This physical gesture, combined with Mr. Antolini's drunken behavior and his comments about Holden's inability to take advantage of opportunities, leaves Holden feeling vulnerable and distrustful.
On a bench in Grand Central Station.