That's Not What Happened

When Miles brings up prom again, Lee discusses her asexuality. Miles simply asks if she likes him, and Lee says she does. They agree to attend prom as friends. Lee checks her phone for messages from Kellie; Miles comments that Kellie may not want to talk. Lee cannot understand why she would not want to tell the truth. When she asks Miles if he has thought about contributing a letter, he says he does not want to.

Denny contributes a brief victim portrait of his friend Jared Grayson. Jared had a passion for video games and introduced Denny to role-playing games (RPGs). When they were 12, Jared included Denny in his favorite RPGs by summarizing the game’s story and choices and letting Denny make the decisions for advancing the character.

After someone keys Lee’s truck and eggs her home, Lee tells her mother the truth about recent events, the letter project, Sarah, the necklace, and the girls’ bathroom. Lee’s mother is supportive of Lee’s intention to continue to tell the truth, but she questions whether Kellie may or may not want to be a part of it: “A lot can change in three years” (224). Lee still thinks Kellie will value a chance to be heard.