Summary

In Chapter 22, Connor and Aven attended another meeting at the Tourette’s support group and learned “some techniques you can use” to “relax in public” (156). After the meeting, Connor expressed his dislike for Dexter, and Aven and her mom surreptitiously grinned because “I had never, ever in my entire life made a boy jealous until now” (161).

In Chapter 23, Connor was scared to visit Stagecoach Pass during the holidays because “this place is busier than ever,” but came with his mother came for Christmas dinner (163). Aven told Connor that “Henry just called me Aven Cavanaugh in the kitchen” (166). Aven “dragged Dad out to go tarantula hunting” because she had “become obsessed with finding a live tarantula” (167).

In Chapter 24, Aven offered her parent’s advice about the theme park to help save the failing business. She suggested “lighter food options,” “coffee and smoothies,” and holding...