In the aftermath of Ewell's attack of the children and his subsequent death, Sheriff Tate, Boo, and Atticus discuss what needs to be done. Atticus and Sheriff Tate are locked in a debate on what the public should be told. Atticus states that people should be told that Jem killed Ewell. He does not want people to gossip about a cover up. But, Tate convinces Atticus that it is better to tell them that Ewell fell on his own knife and died. They both agree Boo should be kept out of it. The community has never been kind to him, and would only fuel the fire if he were to be involved.
In the last chapter, Boo visits with Jem, and then Scout walks him home. She reflects on the change in perception she has had with regards to Boo. Later, Scout goes to Jem's room and falls asleep while Atticus reads to her. She falls asleep secure now that Ewell is dead, and knows her father will stay with them all through the night.
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