How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
The first time I realized things were going to get nasty was the first week in April, when Charlie broke our friendship off at the pagoda because he believed the lies Jenny Flick told him. First it was the one where I told the whole school about his dad beating his mom. Then a few days later, she told him that I told people that his penis was small. (4.3.2)
Jenny Flick uses pure deceit to turn Charlie against Vera. She feels threatened by Vera's closeness with Charlie, so she decides to destroy their friendship by telling Charlie that Vera's spread all these horrible rumors about what goes on in his house.
Quote #8
But I hadn't told my mother yet.
For three months, Sindy and I lived out of my bedroom, her sleeping and puking occasionally, me drinking beer and watching bad sitcoms on the black-and white mini TV I found in the attic. (5.3.14-15)
Ken Dietz remembers how he lied to his mother about Sindy's pregnancy and keeping her in the house. It didn't work out in his favor—when his mom found out, it solidified her belief that he was a total loser.
Quote #9
The whole way back to the store, I feel Charlie heavy in the air. I say, "Don't worry, man. I'll clear everything up." But he doesn't trust me. (5.6.49)
By the end of the book, Vera has finally come to peace with Charlie's betrayal and subsequent death, and is ready to clear his name. But after so much resistance, it's no wonder that the dead Charlies don't totally believe her.