The War
- Charlotte arranges to meet Jack privately, and tells him what's what.
- At a huge holiday party, Julian broadcast a twisted story: Jack developed emotional problems from the pressure of having to be friends with August, which is why he punched poor widdle Julian.
- Julian's mom is trying to get August's application reviewed, on account of his "special needs."
- Jack can't believe that anyone has fallen for any of this (neither can Shmoop, Jack, neither can Shmoop), but Charlotte's point is that the truth is beside the point. At this point.
- Julian is really popular and has told everyone to stop being friends with Jack until he decides not to hang out with August anymore—you know, for Jack's own good.
- Charlotte explains that all this is mostly happening among the boys, and that except for the popular group, most of the girls are staying neutral.
- Neutral or not, she still makes sure nobody sees her leaving the room.