Part 4, Chapter 10 Summary

The day before tryouts, depression hits Mick. He feels as if everything is pointless, and feels like he has no friends and has lost Kaylee. But his father brings Mick out back to throw the ball around, and it helps make him feel better almost completely.

At tryouts, Carlson and the other coaches notices Mick's fast sprinting and compliment him on it.

Part 4, Chapter 10 Analysis

A bout of depression descends upon Mick, who feels as if life is worthless and everything is pointless. He needs a social outlet, and his father just happens to provide it. In reality, the depression Mick suffers could be alleviated by expanded his social life, but he refuses to do this. Football is valued above everything else. At tryouts, the use of the drugs shows as Mick is able to sprint faster and longer.