Chapter 10 Summary

As Nyle enters Ezra's room, he calls out her nickname: Shep. Ezra is waiting for her and is sitting up propped up against pillows. Ezra has improved so much that he is able to carry on a conversation. The two teenagers speak of the weather and sheep farming. When they speak of the weather, they talk about the snow that has fallen. Nyle tries to open the curtain so that Ezra can see, but he quickly shouts "No!" Nyle stops. Ezra asks Nyle to teach him about sheep farming.

Chapter 10 Analysis

Put two teenagers of the opposite sex together, and flirting is bound to happen. When Ezra is well enough to speak, he admits that hearing Nyle's voice is what kept him going when he was very sick. At this, Nyle's cheeks flush, and she begins to read. When it appears that Ezra...