He goes to town and when he comes back, Rinaldi influences him to go visit the nurses. While at the hospital Rinaldi talks to another nurse, Helen Ferguson, while Henry talks to Catherine. The two become very well acquainted and seem to get along very well. Rinaldi also realizes this, and on the way home he realizes that Catherine prefers Henry to him.
The next day Henry calls Catherine, but instead talks to the head nurse. He is told that Catherine is busy and will be off duty until seven o"clock. After dinner, Henry returns to see that both Catherine and Helen tending to the garden. Then Catherine and Henry yet again have another conversation, but this time they both agree to "drop" the war as topic of conversation. Henry then tries to kiss Catherine. Although she is hesitant at first, Henry succeeds. Catherine and Henry are both very confused of what this could mean for the future. Henry then returns home, where Rinaldi teases Henry about his romantic encounter. .
After being away on duty for a couple of days, Henry returns and visits Catherine. Henry tells Catherine that he is in love with her; she tells him the same. Catherine tells Henry that she missed him a lot the past few days. Henry, confused by the situation, kisses Catherine. He knows that he is not truly in love with her, and Catherine acknowledges. They begin to kiss again, yet this time Catherine stops and sends Henry home. When Henry returns Rinaldi once again teases him. He tells Henry that he is glad that he hadn't become involved with a British nurse. Otherwise, he would have to deal with the confusions that Henry has. .
On his way back from the post the next day, Henry runs into another soldier who is trying to avoid duties. Henry informs him to hit himself over the head so he can earn himself a trip to the hospital, and he does. Henry then thinks about the offensive, which will take place in a couple of days. He wishes that he were with Catherine having a good time.