In this chapter, we learn that Dr. Rivers is in the middle of arguing his case with the judge, when he suddenly realizes that he's not going to be able to practice medicine anymore. He's going to have to go back to school, and he doesn't want to do that. He tells us that he came to New York City to escape from his parents, and that his friends are envious of him for having the freedom to do whatever he wants. But he knows that he was trying to avoid any conflict with his parents. He says he'll support him no matter what he decides.