Summary

In Finch’s section “Day 30 (And I Am Awake)” Charlie tries to talk to Finch about his strange behavior but Finch is evasive. After gym, Roamer threatens Finch. Finch counts as he tries to control himself even as Roamer slams him against the lockers then punches him in the eye and nose. Finch wishes he could go back in time to the eighth grade before he talked to Roamer. He wishes he could live in the time he felt normal with Violet. He realizes he is afraid of time, and of himself. The coach walks in on Roamer beating Finch. Later, at his locker, Finch finds that Violet has put the Hoosier Hill rock on top his books.

In Violet’s section “February 2” Violet is able to report to her guidance counselor that...