Houston, Sophomore Year (pp. 105-107) Summary

Steve and Dub develop their boyfriend-girlfriend relationship over the course of three weeks. Steve spends large amounts of time at Dub's house and gets to know her parents and her sister. Although Steve considers his dad completely detached and uninvolved, Alan quickly understands that Steve is seeing someone. Steve is surprised at his father's insight.

Houston, Sophomore Year (pp. 105-107) Analysis

This brief section continues to develop Steve and Dub's relationship. Steve's surprise at his father's insight is indicative of how Steve has misjudged his father. On the other hand, Steve seems to quickly develop respect for Dub's parents.