Summary

In Chapter 9, Rache thinks her friend’s rendition of the song “I Can’t Say No” with the gestures and gyrations she adds is gross. Rache doesn’t give her opinion, but after Amy finishes, she contends it is indeed gross. Rache advises the song is fixable but Amy complains that she was given the part as a confidence booster and that she isn’t capable of doing it. Amy changes the subject, asking Rache what she’s been so busy with and Rache tells her about the story that her Nana Sashie telling her. Amy suggests to Rache that she write the story down, agreeing that it is more important than the play on which they are working. Amy begins a tirade of why school is not important but Rache stops her, suggesting that she be herself while singing the part and...