Justyce explains that he's reminded constantly at school that he doesn't belong, and every time he sees another Black person killed, he realizes that people see him as "a threat instead of a human being" (95). Justyce asks how he's supposed to cope. Should he behave like Manny and just pretend like everything is fine, putting an end to his supposedly overly sensitive ways? Justyce admits that he knows what he did at Blake's house was wrong, but he doesn't feel bad. He doesn't understand why he has to be pleasant when those guys continue to be offensive. Justyce tells King that he's been reading his work and he only feels more frustration and defeat. 

At a knock on the door, Justyce sits up, smacking his head on the underside of his desk. When Doc comes in, he hands Justyce a Gatorade for his hangover. Doc tells Justyce that Manny called and, without disclosing any details about what happened between them, asked Doc to check on Justyce because he was going through some things. Justyce admits that he messed up. He explains that he has been anxious since his arrest and has been trying to adhere to Dr. King's teachings.