It's Kind of a Funny Story

At the dining table, the other residents speculate on what the medical team gave to Humble. Bobby and Johnny joke about their years of drug abuse, commenting, “we were off the face of this planet” (328). They tease Craig about Noelle. Johnny makes vulgar remarks, which Bobby reprimands him for. Craig plans on making more brain maps that day. He is proud of his new hobby, remarking, “Ebony is my biggest fan” (330).

That afternoon, a “guitar guy” named Neil leads activities. The residents rush toward the pile of instruments in the middle of the room and all start playing music, singing “I Shot the Sheriff” together. Jimmy starts singing the phrase, “How sweet it is!” Craig feels a fondness for Jimmy and thinks that Jimmy must know the two of them came to Six North on the same day. Craig wants to dance like the other residents, and for once, instead of focusing on how awkward it is, he allows himself to enjoy the moment. He and Noelle dance together.