"Because nothing. I'd like you to forgive me, but I don't expect you to. Anyway, that's not the half of it, not even a small bit of it, actually. The main thing is, I kept you and Tommy apart...That was the worst thing I did." pg 232
The unthinkable happened. Ruth has a soul. I was fearing that Ruth's negativity would continue to the end of the book but she finally became dynamic. I always felt that Ruth saw herself as superior to Kathy, but, knowing that she was nearing completion, Kathy finally became her equal. I'm still not sure I believe the apology though because it completely juxtaposes the Ruth that was also the best frenemy to Kathy. It kind of reminds me of prisoners finding jesus during their last days, or reconciliation on the death bed. Ruth wants to die at peace, without any guilt inside. Maybe her sour attitude toward Kathy was the product of her guilt and her jealousy of Kathy and Tommy's bond. I can't help but think it's too little too late because Tommy is entering his third donation so Kathy will never have a proper chance at loving him.
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