It's Kind of a Funny Story

On Monday morning, Craig is anxious not to be at school. He has a telephone message from Aaron apologizing; Aaron explains that he thinks he might have depression and that he and Nia have been struggling. Craig feels he should call Aaron back but also wants to continue healing without interference. Craig returns his science teacher’s call, telling him he is in the hospital. The last message is from Jenna, a friend of Nia’s who is struggling and wants to hang out. When Craig runs into his roommate, Muqtada explains that he only listens to Egypian music but can’t find any. Craig gets a phone call from his principal and is so shocked that he hangs up the phone thinking, “I’m being expelled” (302). Craig convinces himself that he is “wasting [his] parents’ money and the taxpayers’ money” (302). Dr. Minerva arrives to visit.

Dr. Minerva and Craig discuss his principal’s phone call and recap what he did over the weekend. When Dr. Minerva asks about his art, Craig says, “Oh, yeah that’s nothing, really” (306). Craig shares about Noelle and his friends in the facility.