Nice Mrs. Garcia
- Auggie meets Mrs. Garcia, Mr. Tushman's assistant.
- She is really nice, but still does a split-second look-away that Auggie always encounters when people first see him. She recovers quickly with a big, shiny, overcompensating smile, and is very welcoming.
- Auggie's mom comments on a cute baby photo on Mrs. Garcia's desk, and after just a few moments of talking and laughing, Mrs. Garcia relaxes and promises to take very good care of Auggie.
- Auggie likes this more genuine Mrs. Garcia that emerges, and realizes that she was just nervous initially—just like him.