63 pages 2 hours read

Jenny Han

It's Not Summer Without You

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

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Chapter 38-Epilogue

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Chapter 38 Summary

Once Laurel leaves, Jeremiah and Conrad, still hungover, immediately try to take a nap. Belly reminds them that they have to help Conrad study but ultimately relents, giving them an hour to sleep. In the meantime, Belly prepares an elaborate study-session setup, arranging his books and laptop, brewing a pot of coffee, and picking up cheeseburgers to help incentivize them.

Then, she fills Susannah’s plant spray bottle and sprays them awake. When she shows them the study setup, she tells them about her reward system: “Conrad studies, and then [they get] food” (246). Jeremiah heartily agrees, but Conrad insists they go because he studies better by himself. Belly and Jeremiah refuse to leave and set up at the table, Belly highlighting and Jeremiah making note cards for Conrad’s psychology class.

Belly watches Conrad as they work and sees the old, familiar Conrad who loves to learn and does well in school. She realizes how much she has missed him and urges him in her mind, “Come back. Be the you I love and remember” (248).

Chapter 39 Summary

As Conrad works, Belly receives a call from Taylor. She dismisses the call but wonders if Taylor is calling to keep yelling at her or to apologize.

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