The Score Chapter 14: Dean and Allie’s Intimate Evening
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This guide contains detailed spoilers for the entire novel. Proceed only if you've finished reading or are comfortable knowing the plot.
Summary
Dean and Allie have sex for the first time since their drunken encounter. Their physical intimacy is intense and playful, with Allie taking a directive role and Dean enjoying her assertiveness. Afterward, they cuddle and talk. Allie mentions she needs to book a train ticket to visit her father for Thanksgiving. Dean admits he is coaching a kids’ hockey team and actually enjoys it. The conversation drifts to their families: Allie’s mother is deceased; her father was a scout for the Bruins. Dean’s parents are wealthy lawyers who also come from wealthy families, owning a house in St. Bart’s and several hotels. Allie teases Dean about his privilege. The playful banter continues: Dean claims he can read minds, and Allie shows him a vibrator named “Winston.” Dean reluctantly reveals that he calls his penis “Kleiner Dean.” They kiss and Allie performs oral sex on him.
Key Events
- Dean goes down on Allie, who climaxes quickly. He finds the risk of being caught arousing.
- Dean undresses; Allie begins to give him oral sex, but he stops himself to avoid coming too soon.
- He retrieves a condom after Allie reminds him, and they have intercourse.
- Allie takes control, riding Dean and giving him precise instructions. They both climax; Allie bites Dean’s lip so hard it bleeds.
- After sex, Allie books a Thanksgiving train ticket to New York to see her father.
- Dean reveals he is helping coach the Hurricanes kids’ hockey team and admits he enjoys it.
- Allie shares that her mother is deceased and her father was a Bruins scout whose career ended due to injury.
- Dean describes his wealthy family background: lawyers who own hotels, a house in St. Bart’s, and inherited real estate.
- Allie teases Dean about his privilege; he tries to charm her by claiming he can read minds.
- Allie shows Dean her pink silicone vibrator named “Winston”; Dean confesses his penis is called “Kleiner Dean.”
- They end the chapter kissing, and Allie begins giving Dean oral sex.
Character Development
Dean shows a softer, more vulnerable side. He genuinely listens to Allie’s family story, asks questions, and admits he enjoys coaching kids—an activity he previously dismissed. His willingness to share his real name for his penis and his playful embarrassment indicate growing comfort and trust.
Allie continues to be confident and sexually assertive, directing Dean during intercourse. After sex, she opens up about her father, her mother’s death, and her modest upbringing. Her teasing humor contrasts with Dean’s wealth, but she does so in a warm, not hostile, way.
Themes, Symbols, or Motifs
- Class and privilege: The conversation about Dean’s family wealth (St. Bart’s house, hotels, inherited real estate) highlights the economic gap between him and Allie, who grew up in Brooklyn with a single father. Allie’s teasing (“you spoiled brat”) acknowledges the divide without resentment.
- Vulnerability after intimacy: Both characters reveal personal information after sex—Dean talks about coaching, Allie about her mother’s death and her father’s injury. This postcoital honesty deepens their connection beyond the physical.
- Communication in sex: Allie tells Dean exactly what she wants during intercourse (slower, circular motions, pressure). He listens and adapts, showing a willingness to learn her body.
- Playfulness and nicknames: The vibrator “Winston” and Dean’s “Kleiner Dean” underscore the lighthearted, trusting tone of their relationship. The names symbolize their comfort with each other.
Why This Chapter Matters
This chapter marks the first fully consensual, sober sexual encounter between Dean and Allie, moving their relationship from a drunken hookup to something more meaningful. The postcoital conversation reveals their backgrounds, setting up potential future conflicts or bonding over family. Dean’s admission that he enjoys coaching shows personal growth. The chapter also establishes Allie’s strong family ties and Dean’s privilege, which may create tension or opportunities for deeper understanding later.
Study Questions and Answers
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How does Dean’s attitude toward the kids’ hockey team change in this chapter?
Dean initially agreed to volunteer reluctantly, but he now admits he is enjoying it and felt proud when Robbie Olsen scored the winning goal. This shift indicates that Dean is capable of finding satisfaction in roles outside of hockey stardom. -
What does the conversation about class and wealth reveal about Dean and Allie’s relationship?
Allie’s teasing about Dean’s privilege shows that she is aware of their different backgrounds but does not let it create distance. Dean’s willingness to share details about his family suggests he trusts her and is not ashamed of his wealth, while Allie’s openness about her simpler upbringing shows she values honesty. -
Why does Dean stop Allie from performing oral sex on him at the beginning of the chapter?
Dean fears that he will climax too quickly if she continues. This shows his desire to make the experience last longer and his focus on mutual enjoyment rather than just his own pleasure.