This Is Our Story

Kate talks to Shep on the phone and tells him about Lindsey’s testimony. Shep is in disbelief and shock, first repeating “It was an accident” over and over. Then he acknowledges and accepts the truth: “One of my friends killed Grant on purpose” (209). Both he and Kate know that all four River Point Boys, Shep included, may be taken away in handcuffs after the grand jury hears Lindsey’s testimony.

The chapter ends with a transcript of Roman Bradley’s interview with police. Roman tells the police about how Grant and Shep got into a fight that night, “Something about a girl, and switching numbers or something” (210). He also mentions “Operation Fuck With Shep” (210). As the reader knows, Kate is the girl in question. Roman tells the police that after “Operation Fuck With Shep” was revealed, Grant told Shep “if he’s having trouble prying those legs open, he’s happy to step in and help” (211). Shep then attacked Grant.

The grand jury hearing takes place. Kate gets to miss school to attend in person. The proceedings go as Mr. Stone had planned until they get to Lindsey’s interview. When asked what she heard on the phone call with Grant, she says she heard the following: “What the hell? What are you doing here? You think you’re going to point a gun at me, Shep…” (219).