52 pages 1 hour read

Christina Lauren

Love and Other Words

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Chapters 35-46

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 35 Summary: “now—sunday, december 31”

Macy meets Elliot to go to Andreas’ wedding. They haven’t been in person together since Thanksgiving. She knows they are going to talk later, and the anticipation of having things off her chest is a relief. When they arrive at the wedding venue, Macy must be coaxed to go see Elliot’s family. When she does see them again, it is very emotional. Alex asks if Macy remembers her, and Macy asks if Alex remembers her. Liz enters and reminds everyone that she and Macy see one another every day. The family goes back to their banter, and Elliot invites Macy to go for a walk around the garden.

Chapter 36 Summary: “then—saturday, september 9, eleven years ago”

Macy’s dad insists Macy and Elliot do their reading downstairs or outdoors and not in the closet anymore. According to one of her mom’s rules, Macy should be safe, so Macy begins taking birth control medication. Her father clarifies that it is not permission to have sex; it is just a way to stay safe and protect their future.

In October, Macy’s dad leaves Elliot and Macy alone while he goes to get dinner ingredients. Elliot crawls to Macy on the floor and takes off her shirt.

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