Summary

In Chapter 20: "Email to Hanne," Arlo writes to Hanne about what is expected of him in Ecuador. He also admits that he once loved a non-Christian girl and asks Hanne to keep his secrets.

Chapter 21: "The First Time" continues in second person as Arlo thinks back to when he was 17. After S protected Arlo, the bullies left him and his friends alone. He also caught the attention of girls after puberty, with one sexually assaulting him. S was furious because he seemed to like it, believing he heard rumors of S and Crazy Charles. She admits she let Crazy Charles kiss her so he would leave Arlo alone. He apologizes for wanting the other girl and the two forgive each other. Then, the two start sleeping together.

In Chapter 22: "The Giveback," Cyril is asked to work with a well known interpreter at a...