The chapter describes a graduation party where the protagonist's girlfriend, Marion, becomes jealous of his friend, Melanie. Marion demands that Melanie leave the party, and when the protagonist refuses, Marion slaps him and tells his mother. Later, the protagonist tries to make amends with Marion and Melanie but is confronted by two of Marion's cousins who demand Melanie's contact information. The chapter ends with the protagonist's mother approaching, leaving the reader on a cliffhanger.