How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"We just gonna chill. We might try to find a party, or we might just finish off them beers and let the party find us. Then I'm headin' over to Keisha's house, after I take these turkeys home." (2.28)
To the guys, having a couple of beers doesn't seem like a big deal. Never mind that they are underage. Or that they are driving. What's the worst that could happen? It's too bad they don't take it seriously, because they soon find out.
Quote #2
"Yeah, we was all drinkin'—all 'cept B.J.—he don't drink. We had put about four six-packs in the trunk of Andy's car before the game. Since the weather's been so cold, puttin' 'em in the trunk was as good as a cooler, so they was nice and frosty by the time we got to 'em." (4.3)
Tyrone's statement to police makes it clear what happened. No one lies or pretends they weren't drinking, which lets us know these aren't "bad" kids.
Quote #3
"After a while the car started to sway, but I wasn't sure if it was me gettin' dizzy or if the car really was weaving across the expressway. At the time it seemed really funny. We was laughin' so hard—especially when people started honkin' at us." (4.4)
Because the guys were drunk, they found everything hilarious, even when it wasn't. They heard the warning signs (people honking) but still kept driving because the beer had gone to their heads. By the time they realized what's happening, it was too late to do anything about it.