It Ends with Us, #1
It Ends with Us
by Colleen Hoover
Contents
Capítulo 22
Overview
Lily’s life appears to reach a joyful high point as her business receives public recognition, Ryle secures training in Cambridge, and Allysa gives birth. The arrival of baby Rylee brings the family together and deeply moves Ryle, who is honored by the baby’s name.
The chapter shifts Lily and Ryle’s relationship toward the idea of parenthood, as Ryle openly suggests they should try for a baby. This moment reinforces Lily’s sense of happiness and stability while tying the family’s future more closely together.
Summary
Lily has been living with Ryle in their new apartment for a week, and the move has quickly begun to feel settled and official. Lily feels unusually content: she is married, has a home she loves, works with Allysa, and is excited that Allysa is overdue and close to giving birth.
As Lily closes the flower shop for the day, Ryle arrives with coffee, a newspaper, and three pieces of news. First, Lily learns that Lily Bloom’s won the newspaper’s “Best New Business in Boston” recognition. Second, Ryle reveals that he has been selected for training in Cambridge, keeping his career path in Boston. Third, he tells Lily that Allysa is in labor, and they rush to the hospital.
At the hospital, Lily and Ryle wait anxiously because Allysa’s delivery room has gone quiet. Marshall finally emerges in tears, frightening them for a moment before announcing that he is a father. After waiting to be allowed in, Lily and Ryle meet the baby girl, and Ryle nervously holds his niece for the first time.
Allysa and Marshall reveal that they have named the baby Rylee, adding an “e” to Ryle’s name to honor someone important to both of them. Ryle is stunned and moved, and Lily feels her love for Ryle deepen as she watches his tenderness with the baby.
The family jokes about Allysa’s strength during labor and settles into the joy of the birth. Ryle leaves to sleep, but before going he suggests to Lily that they should have a baby of their own. Lily stays behind with Allysa, and the two women lie together watching Rylee sleep.
Who Appears
- Lily BloomCelebrates business success, supports Allysa, meets Rylee, and considers Ryle’s baby suggestion.
- Ryle KincaidShares good news, becomes an uncle, is honored by Rylee’s name, and wants a baby.
- AllysaGives birth quietly and strongly, then reveals her daughter’s name honors Ryle.
- MarshallAnnounces Rylee’s birth, rejoices in fatherhood, and praises Allysa’s strength.
- RyleeNewborn daughter of Allysa and Marshall, named in honor of Ryle.