It's Kind of a Funny Story

It’s Craig’s last day in the hospital. The Army Guy tells Craig to spend less time in the shower and “more time in the battlefield” (379). Craig asks Smitty if he can play a record for him later that day. He promises it isn’t inappropriate—it doesn’t have lyrics at all. It’s “like a gift” (381) that the residents will enjoy.

At breakfast, Nurse Monica announces that there will be a screening of Blade II that night. Craig meets with Dr. Minerva, expressing his concern about returning home. Craig has caught up on his phone calls but thinks his email “might be pretty deadly” (383). Craig recognizes how much of his anxiety and depression revolves around school. Craig’s perfectionism causes him to feel that “failing at school is failing at life” (385). Dr. Minerva asks him about Anchors, so he goes to retrieve a brain map to show her. On his way to his room, Craig passes a new resident that Bobby is touring. The resident introduces himself as Human Being and insists, “Your name isn’t Craig. It’s Human Being too” (388). Dr. Minerva remarks at Craig’s artistic talent and asks if he’s realized that he’s an artist before.