
later that night, at the hospital
Reunion with Darry and Soda
Ponyboy is treated for smoke inhalation and a burn on his back. Jerry Wood, a teacher, stays with him. Sodapop and Darrel Curtis arrive. Darry, overcome with emotion, cries and hugs Ponyboy. Ponyboy realizes Darry loves him and has been afraid of losing another family member. They reconcile.