The Silver Linings Playbook

Chapter 31 is a letter from Nikki to Pat. She writes: “I can hardly believe how much you wrote. When Tiffany told me you were writing me a letter, I did not expect you to give her two hundred photocopied pages of your diary” (215). Nikki tells Pat that she is proud of him for dancing, and that he is lucky to have Tiffany in his life. She also tells him that she is remarried and wants him to understand that they will not be reconciling romantically: “We were not a good match. You were never home. And let’s face it—our sex life was shit. I cheated on you because of it, which you may or may not remember” (217). Nikki ends the letter saying that his memory will return soon, and then she doubts he will want to be in contact with her, so it is important for her to be honest, given that this might be the last time they communicate.

Pat writes to Nikki. He does not blame her for remarrying or for cheating on him. However, he makes it clear that he believes they can still reconcile. He reminds Nikki that there were good times, including a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, and that he believes his desire to improve himself is a sign that they should be together.