Summary

In Violet’s section of narration “135, 134, 133 Days to Go,” Finch has been out of school for one week. Rumors are circulating the old fashioned way that he’s tried to kill himself. The Bartlett Dirt has been shut down. Violet asks Charlie if he’s heard from Finch but Charlie doesn’t seem too concerned. When Finch does return to school, he’s dressed differently. A fire alarm sounds that day and Finch whispers to Violet to meet him in the student parking lot. They run to the river where Finch shows Violet a rare hooded crane. Unfortunately, they are followed by Ryan, Roamer and another boy from school. Roamer and Finch wind up fighting but only Roamer is throwing punches. Finch is only protecting himself. Circumstances change and Finch holds Roamer’s head under the water. Violet...