Summary and Analysis For Chapters 29-42 Summary

In Chapter 29, hours later, Troy is still standing there in the studio, and Curt hasn't shown up again. He is very hungry. In fact, he is about to leave when another guy comes in. It's Ollie Oliver from the Smack Metal Puppets. He says he is looking for Curt, and Troy tells him that the other boy has gone out for food. Ollie says that he is supposed to meet someone there for a drum lesson. Troy says that he is the one who is supposed to take the lesson, and he tells Ollie that hasn't played since junior high. Ollie tells him that he is going to have to work hard, but it is doable. He can be ready to play within five weeks. Ollie starts with a basic lesson, and Curt...