Part 2, Chapter 2 Summary

Drew and Mick become fast friends off the field as well, hanging out at each others' houses. Mick is now fifteen, and receives a cell phone for Christmas. His father is also offered a job with a different radio program, which he takes.

Part 2, Chapter 2 Analysis

Mick's friendship with Drew continues, as the two of them become more than simple football teammates. This friendship will prove especially important in coming chapters. Meanwhile, another incident of note occurs, in that Mick's father receives a new job with better pay and better benefits. This will also prove to be crucial in the next few months.