Summary

The following day, Pointer, Ned, and Nicola made their way to the dive center. Noticing "a new ease between Ned and Nicola," Pointer asked if they had stayed up together (266). They said they had continued drinking at the bar until late. Nicola did not feel guilty. She was on her honeymoon, and Suve's illness left her with little to do.

On the boat, Nicola got sick from the water. Once the boat stopped, Nicola "dropped into the water" (267). The guide, Alhaadi, helped them adjust their masks. Pointer got into the water, too. He saw "hundreds of fish of every color" (267). Suddenly Pointer noticed Nicola "kicking and flailing" in panic (267). She removed her mask and swam towards the boat, screaming that she had been stung. Everyone got back on deck. Nicola was whimpering in pain. Then she became very pale and weak. Seeing her...