- Reese thinks about Toon. He really does see Toon as a version of himself and his own vulnerability.
- Time is still passing slowly and Reese is still in a despairing mood.
- Mr. Pugh brings him some food. Reese asks what day it is, but Mr. Pugh won't answer.
- Mr. Cintron pays Reese a visit. He says that Reese will return to Evergreen next week—not because Reese deserves another chance, but because Mr. Cintron wants the work program to succeed.
- Reese thinks about why he gets into fights—it's because he just wants to be seen.
- Detention is finally over. Reese is still feeling pretty bad, though he thinks he can survive.