Chapter 14 Summary

As if nothing had happened, Nathan, Sophie, and Stingo pick up right where they left off with their warm friendship. A few days later, Nathan presents Stingo with a check for two hundred dollars, and also lets Morris Fink off the hook for the robbery by pointing out to Stingo that the bathroom window had been forced opened, something Morris, with his keys, would not have had to do. Stingo's heart is warmed by Nathan's largesse, but will not accept the money until Nathan agrees to let him repay it when he becomes a published writer. Stingo is thrilled that Nathan is acting like his old self again, but his joy is nothing compared to Sophie's. Stingo is moved by her intense love and passion for Nathan, and believes Sophie would forgive Nathan anything. It is September now, and the gang of three...