what do alce and calixta do during the storm
The Storm (short story) 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.