Part 3, Chapter 7 Summary

That night on television, Mick sees an infomercial about pills that turned weaklings into muscled men. It makes him think about bulking up. Mick goes looking for protein powder and vitamins, but discovers how expensive they are. Mick's father hires Mick to help do work around the house to cover the cost of the protein powder and supplements. Mick begins making and taking protein shakes.

Part 3, Chapter 7 Analysis

Mick begins considering ways that he can get stronger, in order to help bring the team to victory. He decides that working out, taking vitamins, and taking protein powder will give him the extra strength that he needs. It is the right way to do things, and it is a decision that Mick makes on his own. This is especially crucial to his character, because he begins to make his own decisions with...