Kathy becomes Tommy's carer a year after their visit to the boat.
Tommy has just given his third donation and is recovering at the Kingsfield center.
They spend relaxing afternoons reading, talking, and having sex.
Tommy is drawing imaginary animals and even asks Kathy for her opinion on them.
Kathy sees the animals as a sign that Tommy is still preparing to apply for a deferral, but she also feels they are doing everything too late.
They expect to receive notice for Tommy’s fourth donation and plan to visit Madame.
Kathy drives Ruth to the Kingsfield recovery center
Ruth panics when Tommy approaches the car, but Kathy hugs him
Ruth tells a rambling story about another donor at her center
Kathy cuts her off and Tommy laughs
Ruth is quiet for the rest of the drive
They walk through the woods to find the boat, but Ruth tires on the way
Ruth panics again when they have to cross a barbed wire fence, but they help her through
They find the boat, which is bleached and crumbling, but Ruth says it is beautiful
They discuss Hailsham, Chrissie, and Rodney's well-being
Ruth apologizes to Kathy for holding Kathy's sexual urges against her and for keeping her and Tommy apart
Ruth encourages Kathy to become Tommy's carer and gives Tommy Madame's address
They drop Tommy off at his recovery center
Kathy promises Ruth to become Tommy's carer as she is dying
Regenerate response