Chapter 32: How does Pao's relationship with Esther change?

When Esther marries a man from India, Pao is present for all the preparations. His narration reveals his many contemplations about his relationship with her, how it really only began after Mui was taken from him, and how glad he is that over the last few years, Esther has become comfortable enough with him to call him "daddy."

On the big day, Pao walks Esther down the aisle and makes a speech at the reception, in which, he includes a version of his contemplations. At the conclusion of his speech, he is surprised to find himself, Esther and Gloria all weeping. Afterwards, Esther asks him to dance and he does, feeling like he was in "a dream [he] didn't even know [he] had had come true."