s war injury makes a normal relationship impossible Brett feels helpless and cries because of this barrier Jake also suffers deeply He tries to stay strong on the outside but inside his heart breaks whenever he thinks of Brett Their love is filled with pain not joy In the streets of Paris in caf s like the Select and in their late-night talks this sadness and suffering keep growing Endless Bond and Tragic End Even though Brett goes with men like Mike Campbell Robert Cohn and Count Mippipopolous she always returns to Jake At the end in Madrid she says Oh Jake we could have had such a damned good time together Jake answers Yes Isn t it pretty to think so This shows their endless bond but also their tragic fate Their love is real but it can never find peace Jake and Brett s relationship is love mixed with sorrow In Paris caf s Spanish streets and in taxis they show passion but also sadness Their love is unforgettable but it is forever broken