Chapters 3 and 4 Summary

"BE-hinds and Other Family Matters:"

The narrative remains in the past, with a story of how, shortly after Skelly becomes ill, Jake's attempt to talk to his mom about a problem at school is repeatedly interrupted by Skelly's faulty reminiscing. Afterward, Jake worries that he is getting worse. Another time, Jake has a friend over to visit, is embarrassed by some of the mistakes Skelly is making, and locks him out in the yard, where he is digging. Later, as Jake is telling his mom about the mistakes, Skelly reveals that while he had been out in the yard, he had dug up Jake's long-lost favorite toy car. Jake comments that he feels pretty badly about locking Skelly out of the house, and adds that the next day, there are notes posted all over the house and pinned to Skelly's clothes...