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Warning: This Kid Is Rated R
Overview
August visits Summer’s home, where Summer’s mother initially reacts with shock but recovers, signaling real-world discomforts they must navigate. Summer reveals her biracial identity and her father’s death, deepening trust. August explains his rare facial condition and uses humor, strengthening their bond and resilience.
Summary
Summer prepares her mother for August’s visit, fearing an unfiltered reaction. Despite warnings, Summer’s mom is visibly shocked upon seeing August but quickly composes herself and welcomes him to stay for dinner, easing initial tension.
As Summer and August take a break from their projects, August notices family photos. Summer explains she is biracial and that her father, a platoon sergeant, died years earlier. The conversation turns to death and what happens afterward, with Summer sharing her belief in souls returning for a “do-over.”
August connects this idea to a makeup test and imagines a next life where he is handsome and tall, using humor to defuse discomfort. Summer appreciates his good spirit, noting it as something she likes about him.
When Summer cautiously asks about his face, August openly describes having mandibulofacial dysostosis alongside another unpronounceable syndrome that combine into a rare condition. He jokes about being a “medical wonder,” and Summer responds warmly, reinforcing their growing trust and comfort.
Who Appears
- SummerHosts August; manages her mother’s reaction; reveals being biracial and her soldier father’s death; discusses afterlife; deepens bond with August.
- August (Auggie) PullmanVisits Summer’s house; handles initial shock with grace; explains his rare facial condition; uses humor about a better next life.
- Summer’s momInitially shocked by August’s appearance, then recovers and welcomes him, modeling acceptance after a candid first reaction.