Summary

The first chapter of this section is “Book of Faces,” and Slater used “Pictures of Richard posted on Facebook” (59) as the inspiration. There are descriptions of eight photos, including Richard cuddling with his younger brother and standing with his friend Skeet. The final statements of this chapter describe how Richard looks differently during face-to-face conversations and pays attention.

The next chapter is “First Day,” and Slater uses the chapter to describe the typical first day in a new school. The next chapter is “An Old Friend.” Cherie attends Oakland High School and is thrilled when Richard arrives at the beginning of their junior year. They'd been close in the past, but both had faced terrible situations. Despite that, Cherie was happy to greet Richard and describes him as annoying but loyal, and a close friend...