Summary

In Chapter 5, “The Here and Now,” Jarrett and Jonathan decided who should wear the Chippy costume. Jarrett did not want to, but donned the costume, knowing he should try “to take on new responsibilities” (140).

Jarrett and Diego went fishing on a rowboat. When Jarrett felt a tug on his line, he took Diego’s pole and gave him his own. Diego reeled in the fish, thrilled to have made a catch.

The counselors and campers felt the “end of camp” drawing near (148). Each group was supposed to prepare an act “for the Farewell Show” (148). The Teen Group decided to perform Billy Joel’s “Lullaby” (150).

By the lake, Jarrett and Jason practiced rock skipping. Jason said his dad had taught him. Although his parents had “split up,” he hoped they would “get back together” (152). Jason asked about Jarrett’s dad. Jarrett said they had...