Chapter 5 Journal

When Nick arrives back at his house, he isn't close enough to realize that it's Gatsby's house, must completely lit up with lights on all around the house! Nick first thought it was on fire, but it turns out Gatsby turned on all the lights in hope that Daisy will notice his house sometime. Gatsby is all jittery, wanting Nick to go to Coney Island with him, and to go swimming in his pool. All Gatsby wants is for Nick to follow through with the plan to invite Jordan and Daisy over for tea, but not for Daisy to know that Gatsby will be there. Gatsby offers to cut Nicks grass, even though it rains on the day of the meeting. Later on, Jordan and Daisy arrive at Gatsby's, only for Daisy to notice that Gatsby is there as well. Gatsby is super nervous, only to knock the clock off the mantelpiece, in discouragement. Later, Gatsby shows Daisy around after building some courage and excitement. He shows her his room, which she notices he has a ton of new shirts that haven't been worn. She starts to cry, and leaves, puzzling Gatsby. But before she leaves, he tells her that he wants to be with her.