Before, pt. 2, p. 21 - 38 Summary

one hundred twenty seven days before - The next day, Miles is visited by The Eagle, who gives him his timetable. Afterwards, Chip takes Miles down to the cafeteria, where they meet Japanese student Takumi, who talks with Chip about how the girl who used to be Alaska's roommate (Marya) got expelled for breaking several of The Eagle's rules, including being with her boyfriend (Paul). They discuss their belief that the girl and her boyfriend were "ratted out" by someone (i.e. someone told Mr. Starnes about them and they were then expelled). They also refer to Chip's girlfriend, one of the so-called "Weekend Warriors" (see "Characters"). That night, Miles is woken up by three guys who take Miles down to the lake, wrap him in duct tape, and throw him in, leaving him to make his...