Wild Eyes

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes references to addiction.

West wakes up thinking about Skylar’s kiss. He is attracted to Skylar but reminds himself that she is going through a hard time; he doesn’t want to take “advantage of that” (112). He has also promised himself not to let his relationships get in the way of his parenting. Emmy rolls over next to him in bed before they get up for her soccer game.

West discovers his assistant coaches won’t be at the game. He goes to the bunkhouse and asks Skylar if she’ll help him coach the team for the day. They chat and laugh as Skylar’s parrot Cherry makes rude remarks. Skylar reveals that although Cherry’s wings aren’t clipped, she never flies. West changes the subject to their kiss, joking that he didn’t kiss her back because he was being gentlemanly. He encourages her to join the game and assures her she doesn’t need to put on makeup first.

Skylar, West, Oliver, and Emmy arrive at the field for the game. Skylar helps the “mob of six-year-olds” (122) don their uniforms and cleats. She watches in awe as West leads the game, complimenting and encouraging the girls. Afterward, Skylar notices West talking to an attractive woman.