How does Gene feel when Dr Stanpole says he can visit Finny?

When Dr Stanpole says that Gene can visit Finny, Gene feels both relief and guilt. He is relieved that he will finally be able to see his friend, but he also feels guilty about the events that led to Finny's accident. He knows that his careless actions were responsible for Finny's injury, and he feels like he doesn't deserve to be forgiven. Gene's complex feelings towards Finny are a reflection of the complex relationship that the two boys share.