Chapter 20 Summary

It was thanks to Hawk that the fire trucks came. Hawk's brother had come home high, looking for money, and Hawk was stuck there protecting his mother and sister. By the time he got to school, he could see flames and called the fire department. For the next three weeks, the entire school worked to restore the damaged building. Now, at graduation six months later, OMLC High School looks better than ever.

Willie is one of 18 students to graduate tonight. He has continued to work with Sammy and Lisa, and now it is almost impossible to tell he was ever hurt. When Willie's name is called, Andre presents him with a tacky three-foot trophy for Comeback Kid of the Year.

Everyone who wants to is allowed to give a speech at this graduation. When Willie speaks, he thanks Lacey for sticking by him...