Summary

The next section is titled Gonesville. The subtitle reads: “Freddy Otash Confession, Part III.” The first chapter of this section is titled “Cell 2607.” The subtitle reads: “Penance Penitentiary; Reckless-Wrecker-of-Lives Block; Pervert Purgatory; 9/4/2020.” Freddy notes that this part of the confession will cover 1955 through 1960. His life has changed dramatically. Joi, Connie, and Claire are no longer associating with him. Stretch is in love with a girl. Jimmy is a big star, currently shooting “a teen turkey called Rebel Without a Cause” (173). Freddy is immersed in self-pity, but he is building a new life. He is providing drugs for Senator Jack Kennedy and has lots of taps and bugs around town. He feels something is about to happen.

The next chapter is titled “Shell Gas Station.” The subtitle reads: “Beverly and Hayworth, L.A.; 5/11/55.” Freddy has learned that Art Pepper is meeting an underage girl...