Chapter 13-16 Summary

Back at the Lincoln Rec gym, Jimmy (the manager, whose general anxiety causes him to stutter under pressure, as in this situation) shuts down the center after a dispute erupts among the players. But the guys settle it themselves and soon go back to playing ball after demonstrating they are only doing what they love best. However, several incidents of fighting on the courts have taken place in the weeks prior to this. Afterwards, Sticky returns to the clothing store where Anh-thu works in the hope of shoplifting some jeans again, but once again gives up the idea when the girl again pays him some of the attention he is starved for. When he realizes that she actually watches him play basketball at school, he is so flattered that he accepts her invitation to go out for a walk. This "date...