How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"It's not what they did to me," she said. "It's what they're doing to you."
"What?" I took a swig out of the bottle for effect, but I knew what she meant. I'd been drinking every night for a month. (4.5.31-32)
By the time Charlie stops being friends with Vera, it's clear that he's got a whole bunch of problems. He has a crazy girlfriend, delinquent friends, and a drinking problem. Things are really getting out of control for him.