Houston, Sophomore Year (pp. 80-81) Summary

After the awkward exchange in front of Doug's house, Steve and Dub ride home in silence while their mutual friend makes fun of their strained relationship. It is Steve's first official date and he begins to worry about the mechanics of dating.

Houston, Sophomore Year (pp. 80-81) Analysis

Instead of being excited about the following night's date, Steve and Dub both become withdrawn and insecure. Steve begins to fret about the particulars of dating and realizes he is absolutely ignorant of most of the details.