San Diego, Senior Year (pp. 97-98) Summary

Two identical fancy letters arrive from Alan York, addressed to Steve and Sarah. Steve ignores his letter until Sarah demands he open it up. He opens it to discover it is a wedding announcement - Alan York is engaged.

San Diego, Senior Year (pp. 97-98) Analysis

Steve appears emotionally detached from his father's announcement, though this will change by the conclusion of the novel. Sarah's intervention to insure Steve fully receives the announcement is telling of their developing relationship.