Act 4, Chapter 20 Summary

Vernon feels lighter and hopeful as he exercises his tract in the jail toilet - another useful item they do not teach in school to oppose maternal propaganda that bowel movements are the Devil's Work. A fellow con, Detiveaux, has given him a Camel Filter to smoke. Riding to court, Vernon figures, when he is found innocent the guards will wish he had just escaped. He is given French fries while they make him up, and he does not realize some ketchup smears him. Mom departs, when he comes in; she only wants her picture taken, but cannot endure the proceedings. The State calls Taylor Figueroa, dressed for business and working the cameras. She identifies herself as a student and trying out for a career in media. The prosecutor apologizes for having to ask delicate questions. Has she ever been stalked...