Epilogue To John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

The bunkroom was dead silent and all eyes were on George. Not a single word was spoken.
Finally Slim said, “Let’s give ‘em some space boys, les’ go on outside.”
All of the men left the bunkhouse, all except for Candy. Candy went over and sat by George. He sat for a few seconds without saying anything, putting his one good hand around George.
He finally spoke up and asked, “ George, Is the plan ruined?”
George stayed silent for a moment then answered, “No, we keep on going with the plan.”
“Are you sure George? I’m okay with stayin’ here, I really am,” Candy replied
“It’s fine. I can’t be here very much longer anyway. I gotta get outta here.” George said.
“How are we gonna get the extra cash now that Lennie’s gone?” Candy questioned. George

sat rubbing his face and squinting his eyes.
He said, “I’ll try ‘n bargain with the old folks so we can get for $50 cheaper and that don’t work then I guess we’ll be stuck here another month.”
“Okay then I’ll get all my money together so I can get ready to send it,” said Candy
“Sounds good, I’ll work on sending a letter to ‘em lettin’ ‘em know we want it cheaper.” George stood up and quickly went to grab a pen and paper and begin writing.

As George was writing Slim entered the bunkroom. George quickly put the pen and paper away trying to hide it.
With a questioning look slim asked, “Whatcha got there

George?”
“Oh it’s nothing,” Answered George quickly.
“You sure? I saw you put something away real quick,” said Slim.
“Well… Slim, me n’ Candy are gonna be leaving this place soon. We’re gonna buy this little place out by its lonesome. Jus’ please don’t tell anyone, if we get canned before we get the money we’ll have nothin’.”
“George… I’m not gonna tell anyone, I just want you to do one thing for me, do what would make Lennie happy.” Slim replied.
“Slim, You can bet that I will do whatever I can to make Lennie proud.” George answered. Just at that moment the bunkroom door flew open.
Curley came into the room and said, “Slim, what’s goin’ on, we gonna get this game started or what?”
“Sure I’ll be out there in a sec.” Slim Replied.

Curley’s face scrunched up and looked at George then back at Slim.
“Say what’s goin’ on in here anyway?” Curley questioned.
“Nothin’s goin on in here. I’m just helpin’ George feel better that’s all” Answered Slim.
“I hope nothin’s goin on in here cuz if I find out that either of you two had anything to do with my wifes death then there will be some real trouble.” Curley threatened.
Slim looked at Curley with a mean glare and said. “Believe me Curley ain’t nothin goin on in here, now go on outside. I’ll be out there in a second.”
“Awright, but hurry up already” Curley said as he walked out of the bunkhouse.
As the door slammed shut George looked up at Slim and said, “Thank you Slim. I really appreciate you having my back.”
“Of course George, I don’t want Curley ruining anything for anyone, especially you. Now get that letter sent out so you can leave as soon as possible. I don’t want you stickin’ around longer than you need too, I don’t want any unnecessary trouble.”
A smile came across George's face as he looked up at Slim and said, “Thank you Slim I’ll get right on the

letter.”
Slim got up and walked toward the door. As he opened the door he looked back and said, “George, Don’t forget about be when you leave.”
“Of course Slim, I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me.”
Slim stepped out of the bunkroom and left George and Candy by themselves. They looked at each other for a moment then George went back to working on the letter. As he was writing away he began to think about what Slime said. He realized he was right, Curley was going to cause trouble if he found out, George and Candy needed to get out as soon as possible. George quickly finished the rest of the letter and looked at Candy.
With a wide smile and wide eyes George said, “Candy, I think are dream has come true.”
George put the the letter in an envelope, got up and left the bunkroom to send the letter.