Chapter 7 Summary

Because of his drug use at Johnny's party, Willie has been referred to Cyril Wheat, a mental health counselor. He is not happy to be there at first, but he quickly begins to feel comfortable with Cyril. Cyril's a comedian, and yet very understanding. They discuss Willie's bad acid trip, the nightmares and the Crazy Horse Electric game.

Willie also talks about the signs of trouble he sees in his parents' marriage and his feeling that his dad almost hates him, ever since the accident. The last thing on his mind is that the school wants to put him in Special Ed. Because he cannot speak as he used to, they think he is not as smart.

As he wraps up their session, Cyril explains that he has no magic to help Willie solve his problems, but he can give some suggestions that...