Part 3, Chapter 26 Summary

Julian's house is located in a private community and the guests must go through a security checkpoint before going in. The night is clear and warm. Waiters serve drinks from trays and Julian and Kate greet the guests. Silas finds Lydia, they hug, and then part to talk to other people. Julian and Kate each make a short speech. Lydia gives Silas the package containing his father's diary. Lydia thinks that he is in danger of losing control, perhaps thinking that his father didn't care about him when he was alive. But Silas regains control and gives a short speech. He draws Lydia to him and kisses her. Michael comes to join them at the front of the crowd.

The party divides into dancers and drinkers. Lydia joins the dancers although she rarely dances anymore. Alec and Gracie arrive and while...