Tears of a Tiger Chapter 10 Summary

Hoops and Dunks

  • At the basketball game, Coach Ripley asks the guys where Andy is. They say he already left his house and is taking the bus (since he's not allowed to drive any more).
  • They also tell coach that Andy's been edgy and moody lately—they try to talk to him, but he just wants to keep to himself.
  • Fast-forward to the game, and Andy is there, playing well. Make that really well. He dunks and even makes a three-pointer to win the game.
  • Everyone is yelling and cheering him on. After the game, Tyrone offers Andy a ride, but he decides to wait for his dad.
  • Coach Ripley tells Andy he played a great game. Andy knows neither of his parents bothered to show up to it. His dad always comes up with some excuse, and his mom, well… she finds basketball too noisy.
  • Rob's parents, however, always came to the game—even tonight they were there to support the team. Andy tells his coach he wishes he were dead instead of Robbie.
  • Ripley tells him not to think that way. Andy's holding the whole team together now, so he can't talk like that. Then Coach gives Andy a ride home.