How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
I'm ready, I think, to join them. Very anxious, more than a little scared, susceptible now to anything that might happen. (17.36)
In the end, John changes to let people in more. Sure, he's still scared about what might happen, but he's willing to at least try to open up now. He knows he might get hurt, but he's not as freaked out anymore.