In this chapter, Zillah introduces us to his new home, a "humble abode" in which he can practice his drumming. Zillah asks Zillah to show him around his school when he's not in class, so that he can get to know him better. He also asks if Zillah is listening to some music, and Zillah says that he is, but that he'd rather not tell his classmates about it. When Zillah points out that the school is full of kids who look like they're having a baby, he says, "that's how I got admitted here" . The two of them decide to meet up on the school field, the community gate, and the bar, where they'll kick off their plot.