Who is Bailey? What happened to her? What was her relationship like with Lennon? How does Bailey's absence impact Lennon's life? Why does Lennon feel this way about Bailey? How does Lennon deal with her day to day life in Bailey's absence? How is this different from Lennon's previous behavior? Why have these changes taken place?

Who is Lennon? Where does her name come from? What instrument does she play? Why is Lennon reluctant to be first chair in her band? Why does Lennon not even consider the opportunity to attend Julliard? Why does Lennon like to be in the background, hidden from view? Where does this come from?

Who is Toby? Why does Toby begin coming to Lennon's house in the first part of the novel? Why does Toby seem to be sexually interested in Lennon? How does Lennon feel about this sudden...