We Are the Ants

Henry is at Audrey’s house studying when he confesses that he wants to try to find his father. His dad left without explanation, and Jesse didn’t leave a note, so Henry believes he is owed an explanation. Audrey helps him investigate online, but they find nothing past the divorce with Henry’s mom. Henry also looks up Diego’s real name, Valentín Vega. He finds an article about a boy arrested in Colorado for assault. He can’t access the entire article but shows it to Audrey. Audrey advises Henry to let Diego talk about his past in his own time.

By the last day of school before winter break, Henry still hasn’t asked Diego about the article he found, nor have he and Diego kissed since Thanksgiving. Marcus sends Henry a text asking to meet up and talk. Marcus tells Henry he misses him. He confesses that he wishes Henry had outed him so he could be forced to confront his sexuality openly. He gives Henry the gift of a calling card with a note that tells Henry to call him whenever he needs to.