<P> Bobinôt and his four - year - old son, Bibi, are at Friedheimer's store when a particularly violent storm begins to emerge . Therefore, the two decide to remain at the store until the storm passes . Bobinôt then decides to buy a can of shrimp for his wife, Calixta, while he waits with his son for the storm to abate . </P> <P> Meanwhile, back at their house, Bobinôt's wife, Calixta is so occupied with her sewing that at first she does not notice the ominous clouds or thunder . Finally, she notices that it is growing darker outside so she decides to shut the windows and retrieve Bobinôt's and Bibi's clothes which are hanging outside . Then Alcée, one of Calixta's former beaus, rides up to the house and asks if he can stay there until the storm is over . </P> <P> The storm worsens so Calixta invites Alcée into her home until it abates . Alcée then helps Calixta get some clothes off the line . He is impatient to come in and stays outside until it becomes apparent that the storm is not going to let up . Calixta gathers up the lengths of cotton sheet she had been sewing while Alcée takes a seat in the rocker . Calixta goes over to the window and observes the intensity of the storm which disturbs her . Calixta is worried about the safety of Bibi during the storm . Alcée attempts to comfort her and reminisces about the passion they once felt for each another . At first, Calixta is standoffish when Alcée tries to comfort her, but she can't resist him . As the storm increases in intensity, so does the passion of the two former lovers . The sexual encounter between the pair ends at the same time as the storm . Alcée and Calixta go their separate ways once more, and both are left with feelings of rejuvenation and newfound happiness . </P> <P> Bobinôt and Bibi return from the grocery store and Calixta immediately embraces them . Bobinôt presents his gift of the can of shrimp to his wife and she remarks that they will feast that night . Meanwhile, Alcée writes a loving letter to his wife, Clarisse, and encourages her to stay in Biloxi with their children as long as she needs . He notes that their well - being is more important than the separation anxiety that he endures . Clarisse is "charmed" by the letter and is happy in Biloxi because she feels free, as if she were a maiden again . She explains how although she is devoted to her husband; she isn't in a rush to go back to her married life . The story ends with the short line, "So the storm passed and every one was happy". </P>

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