Chapter 2 Summary

Chapter 2 begins on November 12. Nortie is the first of the four to sign up for Stotan week, hoping that Max will tell him more about it if he volunteers. Max only takes down his name and reveals nothing. Walker and the others enjoy tormenting Nortie for a few days while he worries he will be the only one signed up.

Walker writes about himself and his interests. He has written some articles for local newspapers and thinks he may be a writer some day. He has also started taking martial arts instruction from Max, who has made him promise to never use his abilities except in defense. While he occasionally fantasizes about using his martial arts to clear out the dangerous biker bar where his older brother hangs out, he has become more serious in his outlook during his senior year. He realizes...