Asimov decided that Jeppson was right, and when he included the story in Nightfall and Other Stories, he changed the ending so that Marten was left with a feeling of well-being. Asimov and Jeppson kept in touch, and fourteen years after having dinner together, they got married.
Isaac Asimov's decision to accept Jeppson's perspective led to the inclusion of the story in Nightfall and Other Stories, with a revised ending that left Marten feeling at peace. The two men maintained a connection, and fourteen years after sharing a meal together, they decided to spend the rest of their lives together.