Chapter 5 introduces the heart of the matter: Gatsby's dream of Daisy. Through Nick, Gatsby is brought face-to-face with the fulfillment of a dream that he has pursued relentlessly for the past five years of his life. Everything he has done has been, in some sense, tied to his pursuit of Daisy. In a sense, Daisy's and Gatsby's encounter marks the book's high point — the dream is realized.
Gatsby and Daisy meet in Nick’s living room in the most awkward, strained, and tense scene imaginable. It’s unclear whether either one is happy to see the other. They are unable to speak two words.
After tea, Nick tries to leave to give the two some privacy. Gatsby panics, and follows Nick into the kitchen. He says the meeting was a mistake, but Nick dismisses Gatsby's concerns as nonsense. Nick tells Gatsby that he's just embarrassed, as is Daisy, and that Gatsby should return to the living room. When he does, Nick goes outside for a while.
When Nick returns, the mood has changed entirely. Gatsby is glowing while Daisy is dabbing away tears. Both are clearly very happy. Gatsby invites Daisy and Nick to his house, where he gives them the grand tour, which ends outside. Gatsby explains that on a clear day he can see the green light at the edge of her dock. Daisy and Gatsby become increasingly close throughout the visit as their love is renewed. They listen to Klipspringer (an acquaintance and frequent visitor of Gatsby's) play the piano while they admire the sunset. At one point, Daisy hooks her arm into Gatsby's and Nick notes Gatsby's swooning look.
Daisy and Gatsby grow increasingly comfortable and involved with one another. When Nick eventually moves to leave, he notices that they barely acknowledge his exit at all, so caught up are they in each other. At this point, the chapter ends.