Chapter 2 Summary

On the drive to Augustus's house, Hazel notices what a horrible driver he is. He says he blames it on his prosthetic leg, which forces him to drive with his left foot instead of his right. He says he passed the driving test on the fourth try. Hazel starts to tell Augustus about her diagnosis, but chooses to make her outcome as a rosy as possible, which is not exactly the truth. Hazel tells Augustus she got her GED so now she's taking classes at the local community college.

Gus, as his parents call him, introduces Hazel to his parents. They are in the kitchen making enchiladas and ask how the support group went. With all of the things they talk about with Gus's parents, they never ask Hazel about her oxygen tank. Gus gives hazel a tour of the basement, which is...