How It All Goes Down
- Things have pretty much returned to normal by Monday. America actually feels a lot closer with the other girls after such a traumatic event.
- Maxon arrives at breakfast that morning with an announcement—given the recent dangerous events, he doesn't want to keep anyone here he doesn't have feelings for. In other words, all but six girls are heading home.
- Maxon starts listing their names: Marlee, Kriss, Natalie, Celeste, Elise, and...America. Phew.
- Later that day, Maxon drops by America's room. She tells him she was surprised he kept her.
- Maxon scoffs at this. If it were up to him, he would have "eliminated everyone else by now" (24.46). His feelings for them don't compare to his feelings for America.
- This just makes America feel guiltier about her little meeting with Aspen. She clings to Maxon.
- Then, without words, Maxon asks America if he's allowed to kiss her again.
- Kissing happens.