Cleansed, Scenes 1-7 Summary

"Cleansed" begins with Tinker and Graham at the perimeter fence of the University. Snow is falling, and Tinker is cooking heroin for Graham. Graham asks him to cook a fatal amount, and Tinker indicates that doing so would begin a series of troubles. Eventually Tinker agrees and injects the fatal dose into Graham's eye.

In Scene 2, Carl and Rod are at the perimeter fence in the summer sun, and Carl is asking Rod to accept his ring. Rod is hesitant, saying that doing so might mean Carl's death. Carl says he would die for Rod, who hesitantly accepts the ring. Carl asks for Rod's ring. Rod is unsure, but gives it, warning Carl that he only can promise love for now. Carl warns Rod not to trust him, and they kiss.

In Scene 3, Grace and Tinker meet in the...