12. Brinker, Finny, and Gene go home for Christmas. (Chapter 20)
13. Gene and Finny reconcile when Finny falls through a window. (Chapter 22)
14. Gene returns to Devon at Finny's urging and tries to start anew. (Chapter 24)
15. Gene's trial takes place. (Chapter 25)
16. Gene returns home and attempts to write a book about his experiences, but cannot finish. (Chapter 27)