 His father reveals to Jess that Leslie had died that morning by drowning in the rain-swollen creek, after the rope she used to try to cross broke.Jess, much to his horror, first denies it, then runs out of his house to check on Leslie, but he notices the emergency vehicles surrounding her house, and has no choice but to accept Leslie's death.The following day, Jess and his parents visit the Burke family home to pay their respects.