Later that night, Landon contemplates Reverend Sullivan's recent odd behavior, in which he appears sad and disconnected. Landon and Jamie discuss God and the importance of continued faith, and Landon invites Jamie to his house for Christmas dinner. Landon then holds Jamie's hand, and although he hopes for a goodnight kiss, the opportunity does not present itself.
Dinner is pleasant and uneventful; afterward, Landon and Jamie take a walk in the garden, and Jamie asks about Landon's grandfather. She challenges Landon to find a way to return his grandfather's ill-gotten financial gains. They then discuss Jamie's father, Hegbert — his worries and fears. Finally, Landon asks Jamie whether he can come over to see her now and then, and she agrees. He visits her the next day, and they kiss.
