The italicized passage preceding Chapter 36 describes Jenny getting to know Jordan before they kiss. He compliments her again.

After witnesses are done with interviews, Dean Hunt finally agrees to meet with Richard, who is upset that the dean is “unimpressed” by Richard’s revelations about Brandon Exley. The dean explains that it’s almost impossible to prove which students have been posting on The Board; Richard shares his frustration that “this is just wrong” (317). Dean Hunt responds kindly by explaining the ways that many young adults aren’t even aware that they are “capable of doing something wrong” in addition to not wanting to experience consequences for their actions (318).

As the meeting comes to a close, Richard surprises himself by revealing Jordan’s confession about having sex with Jenny. Richard also shares that Exley knew. The dean is intrigued by this information and asks several follow-up questions before telling Richard to “let go of this now” (321), dismissing him.

Before Chapter 37, a longer italicized passage describes Jordan and Jenny getting more intimate with one another. When he begins to move his hand “on her crotch” (322) she stops him, and then she falls asleep.