57 pages 1 hour read

Jill Santopolo

The Light We Lost

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Chapters 17-32

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 17 Summary

It Takes a Galaxy is nominated for a Daytime Emmy. Lucy shops for a gown with Gabe, noticing the way the other shoppers appear to envy their relationship. When Lucy picks a dress, Gabe encourages her to buy it quickly so that they might go home and be alone.

Chapter 18 Summary

Gabe rushes Lucy home and pulls her into bed immediately. When Gabe tells Lucy that “you make me feel invincible” (68), she realizes that he is the one who has defined the meaning of love for her.

Chapter 19 Summary

Lucy reflects on how perfect that day was, realizing she had forgotten that Gabe was unhappy with his life and ready to leave to pursue his dream.