53 pages • 1 hour read
Elena ArmasA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Lucas awakens in pain, reminded again of his refusal to complete physical therapy. He is soon distracted by Rosie’s proximity. Only Olly’s presence in the apartment prevents the two from having sex. Lucas promises himself to talk about their relationship soon. Later, Rosie prepares to leave with Olly for Philadelphia.
Lucas is consumed with thoughts of Rosie, including her impending departure for her own apartment. As she is away, he takes advantage of the privacy to masturbate in the shower. Rosie arrives and hears him, concerned his moans are a sign of injury. Soon, the two are caught up in passion, engaging in mutual masturbation. Overcome by bliss but also questions about the future, Lucas reflects, “[T]ime was working against me, now. Everything was. Perhaps it had always been” (309).
Lucas and Lina help Rosie move back into her own apartment. Rosie assures Lucas that his manual labor is not necessary, as “[him] being here with [her], that’s all [she] need[s] from [him]” (312). He is grumpy, nearly refusing to return to Lina’s apartment. Lina is frustrated and tells the two that she can sense their chemistry—but unless they are honest with her and each other, she is taking Lucas back with her.
Books & Literature
View Collection
Hispanic & Latinx American Literature
View Collection
Laugh-out-Loud Books
View Collection
New York Times Best Sellers
View Collection
Romance
View Collection
Spanish Literature
View Collection
The Best of "Best Book" Lists
View Collection
Valentine's Day Reads: The Theme of Love
View Collection