Summary

Section 2: Pages 60 - 114

The "Sections" of this guide have been demarcated by the writer of the guide, rather than the novel's author. "Section 2" refers to the following: "Ricky Hernandez" (60), "Mia Oviedo" (64), "Joanne Madsen" (68), "Yessenia Lopez" (79), "Ricky Hernandez" (84), "Michelle Volkmann" (91), "Jimmie Kendrick" (96), "Joanne Madsen" (100), "Teddy Dobbs" (108).

The narration titled "Ricky" begins on page 60. Ricky is stuck in two uncomfortable conversations. One conversation is with Jerry, a houseparent, who apparently has the job of overseeing some of the students. The reader later learns that "houseparent" is an ILLC title for aide. Jerry uses sexually charged talk that makes it clear that Jerry objectifies women. Ricky makes a mental note to tell Joanne to watch out for that guy. Instead, he messes up and tells Joanne how he woke up on his 19th birthday to a prostitute giving him oral sex. It was his birthday...