Summary

In Chapter 25, “Working Together” (205), Wendy pointed out some flaws in the Beauty Bar contract to Elliot. She suggested that he make a counteroffer and consider additional offers, indicating that Beauty Bar may not be what the people in the town really wanted. Elliot enjoyed Wendy’s mastery of the subject and seemed attracted to the idea of her taking on a more dominant role. This dynamic turned physical as the two of them began to have sex in the office.

Chapter 26, “Join the Parade” (207), spans a meeting of the Parade Crew that Cecelia and August attend. At the beginning of the meeting, Ms. Skolnick announced that it was time to brainstorm themes for the year’s float, and several students suggested ideas, including August, who suggested Elizabeth Taylor. When August got up to go to the bathroom, a girl named Melody introduced herself...