"'Kathy,' she said, 'I don't really expect you to forgive me ever. I cant even see why you should. But I'm going to ask you to all the same.'" Pg. 231
Illness does amazing and profound things to the dying. Ruth is not exception. When all three go to see the boat, Ruth is weak and reserved. Kathy takes advantage of this to an extent, poking fun at Ruth that she should have done more to find her possible or a new future. Ruth finally breaks down and admits she kept Tommy and Kathy apart, urges them to seek a deferral, and enjoys a wonderful last summer with Kathy as her carer. I feel that it took the face of suffering and death to show Ruth what was important. She had spent a lifetime afraid of what she might experience if Kathy was truly happy with Tommy. She made Kathy feel isolated and alone. Now she was weak and felt that within herself. She knew she had to reconcile with Kathy to enjoy her last days as close friends. She stopped the battle and let her guard down with the intention of her two best friends continuing life together in sincere happiness.
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