It's Kind of a Funny Story

Craig wakes up to a man in scrubs asking to take his blood. He showers, finding it “searing and wonderful” (263). In the main area, Armelio checks in on Craig, reassuring him that “we all need shots once in a while” (264). Armelio shouts down the hall, waking everyone up for their vitals to be taken. Craig is reminded to fill out his menus with what he wants for meals. Craig is mesmerized, wishing the world was like that. He thinks, “I’m asking for simplicity, for purity and ease of choice and no pressure” (266). This embarrasses Craig, since he realizes nothing is like that apart from preschool. Johnny and Bobby tease Craig about his first omelet, which they say is a” rite of passage” (266). Bobby is anxious for his interview at an adult home the next day. Bobby needs to find somewhere to go, since his insurance coverage won’t pay for him to be at Six North much longer. Craig volunteers to have his mother bring a dress shirt for Bobby to wear for the interview.