Dreamland

Caitlin doesn’t tell her parents about being kicked off the cheerleading team, easily pretending that she is still involved. Meanwhile, she works on her portraits of people using her camera, an activity she enjoys. She captures Corinna, Boo, Rogerson, and others. Her favorite photo, though, is one that Corinna takes of Caitlin and Rogerson. She hangs the pictures around her room. Cass calls one day and Caitlin is the person home to answer the phone; as Caitlin refuses to respond, she presses a bruise on her arm.

The next day at Corinna and Dave’s, Caitlin watches them have a huge argument about Dave’s lack of income. Corinna talks about wanting to go to California and Dave is dismissive. Caitlin leaves. In a brief moment of reflection, Caitlin describes feeling “sorry” (189) for Rogerson and how bizarre it makes her feel.

Back at home, Boo and Mrs. O’Koren are preparing for their annual April Fool’s party. Caitlin doesn’t want to attend the party, and remembers the fun of past years when Cass was with her. Caitlin has a nice moment with Rogerson, which makes her remember how she felt when she first met him.

The Friday before the party, Caitlin’s mother gifts her a beautiful dress.