Summary

Chapter 16 begins with Shane and Josh sharing pizza at a nearby mall overrun with performers wearing superhero costumes, prompting them to discuss their dream super powers. They discuss Shane’s dinner with Madeline, and Josh wonders whether her friend Naomi might reciprocate his romantic interest. As they part for the evening, Josh expresses his fear that Shane will replace him with Madeline, but Shane assures Josh that they will remain best friends. Upon returning home, Shane learns that Rebecca broke up with her boyfriend, Chris. He encourages her to salvage their relationship and hears Rebecca call Chris before bed.

Chapter 17 begins with Shane discovering that Nico sent the entire population of McClane Junior High a photo of Shane as a girl. Though Josh assures Shane that the image is obviously photoshopped, when they arrive at school, everyone is gossiping about Shane. Soon after homeroom...