Chapter Fourteen (Kyle) Summary

Kyle arrives to school after Thanksgiving Break to find that Jack Ransom has spray painted "Queer" on his locker. Principal Mueller ignores the obvious intimidation. Later that afternoon, Jason, who has been avoiding Kyle in the hallways, shows up at his house asking for tutoring help. Kyle is elated. When Kyle's father is introduced to Jason for the first time, he is excited to learn that Kyle has befriended an athlete. The two teens once again pass an easy afternoon, in which they discover that they have much in common, including a love for Star Trek. Jason confesses that he came out to Debra and that he fears she is spreading rumors about his at school. He also tells Kyle about his most recent fight with his father. Kyle is an excellent listener and it's clear that Jason trusts...