Two stories in this collection are follow-ups to two of the Crutcher novels included in this bibliography.
"Going fishing" develops the story of Lionel from Stotan!. Lion lost his family when he was 15, in a boating accident caused by a friend of his from school. Lion tells how his anger at the driver is all that has kept him going for three years. Lion's friend Elaine makes Lion see through his anger and begin to heal.
"In the time I get" develops the story of Louie, from Running loose, following his girlfriend's death. Louie's friend's nephew is dying from AIDS. Darren's condition worsens during the summer, and Louie's experience after Becky's death has enabled him to overcome his homophobia to support Darren in the end.
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