Maverick's Neighborhood

Maverick lives in an unnamed neighborhood that seems typical of lower-class neighborhoods near urban areas. The house he shares with his mother is rather small, apparently only two bedrooms. Though small, the house has a small front porch and accommodates a large family gathering at Thanksgiving. The neighborhood is reasonably close-knit. Maverick recounts that his neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt, took him to their home when police arrested Maverick's father. Maverick works at Mr. Wyatt's store and in his garden, which is an integral part of the neighborhood. There is extensive gang and drug activity nearby. It is common to hear gunshots or sirens.

Evergreen Prison

Evergreen Prison is the facility where Adonis is serving his time. It takes three hours for Maverick and Faye to make the drive from their home to the prison. Maverick says the prison is in a very small town and that...