Act 1, Chapter 4 Summary

Vernon is slow responding to Mom's calling. Brad Pritchard is watching television with a finger up his anus, Pam is beached on the sofa eating candy bars, and the others are in the kitchen, Leona bragging, George blowing smoke, and all discussing dieting - primarily Vaine's. Mom brags about ordering a pre-owned side-by-side fridge and sends Vernon out to offer Ledesma a Coke. Vernon finds him sleeping naked in his red van. Claiming the motels are full, Ledesma pulls on his overalls, and gathers some tiny vials before accepting the offer of hospitality. His fatherly solicitude about Vernon's predicament makes the teen uncomfortable. Vernon knows from watching Court TV he cannot quiver enough to clear his name by telling his story. Ledesma explains paradigm shifts to Vernon and says the jails are full of people who fail to manage their positions...