Chapter 21 Summary

Oliver tells Phil about Jenny's illness. Phil moves into the apartment and spends every moment he is not with Jenny cleaning the place. Oliver finally tells his boss what is happening and stops going to work. Oliver spends as much time with Jenny that he can and prays to God that she will continue to live for months or years to come. One night at the hospital, Jenny kicks Oliver out of the room so she can speak to her father alone. When Oliver is allowed back in, Jenny tells him that she has promised Phil he can have a Catholic funeral. Then Jenny tells Oliver to stop blaming himself and to not regret the things he may think he kept her from doing. Finally Jenny asks Oliver to hold her. Jenny dies soon after.

Chapter 21 Analysis

Oliver spends his time with Jenny...