The story is about 17-year-old Alicia, Bobby's girlfriend who the reader learned about in Things Not Seen.

The main plot centers around her journey of self-reassurance and courage.

The story also includes short exchanges between Alicia and her "brain fairy" in which they argue over a present topic.

The story starts out with Bobby coming home from New York to Chicago to visit Alicia.

Alicia and Bobby then help William use an electric blanket to return him to his previous state.