Part 4, Chapter 4 Summary

Mick reflects on the incident with Russ as his first encounter with 'roid rage. Mick reflects on how the feeling never quite left him, that he was always slightly angry.

Mick continues taking steroids, getting bigger and bigger, and doesn't bother hanging out with Drew or DeShawn. He explains to his mother that he is doing exactly what he wants to do: working out, working for money, and enjoying his evenings.

Part 4, Chapter 4 Analysis

The reader has more evidence that Mick's rage will be dangerous, because Mick confesses that a small amount of anger always wells up inside him. As the summer proceeds, Mick continues shutting out his friends and his social life -exactly what Coach Carlson advised him not to do.