Chapter 31-36, Conner to Vanessa Summary

In Chapter 31, back in his room, Conner wonders why Emily confessed everything about their love affair. Because Conner is sixteen, Emily doesn't go to jail, but her teaching career is over. He finds it underhanded that the same sex for him doesn't even earn him a suspension, while it ends Emily's career. Conner also recalls how most of his childhood was overseen by Leona, the nanny.

In Chapter 32, Sunday rolls around and Tony prepares for church. He reflects on how Phillip gave him his first taste of God and feeling safe in church. Tony asks Phillip if God cares they are gay, but Phillip believes God cares more about how you treat others.

In Chapter 33, Vanessa only ever became afraid of church when her mother attempted to introduce her to the air angel she was...