With Henry's death, the group disintegrates. Francis, living in Boston, attempts suicide and, though homosexual, is forced by his rich grandfather to marry a woman he despises. Camilla, caring for her grandmother, becomes increasingly isolated. Charles runs away from rehab to Texas with a married woman and no longer speaks to Camilla. Lastly, Richard, after recovering from his wounds, becomes a lonely academic with an unrequited love for Camilla. Richard sees Henry's death as having cut the cord that bound them, setting them all adrift. He meets Henry in a dream, and asks him if he is happy there. Henry replies: "Not particularly. But you're not very happy where you are, either."