It was at the bottom of the stack that had three in it. Squid returned with four other boys.
The first three were introduced by Mr. Pendanski as Jose, Theodore, and Ricky.
They called themselves Magnet, Armpit, and Zigzag. “They all have nicknames,” explained Mr. Pendanski.
“However, I prefer to use the names their parents gave them— the names that society will recognize them by
when they return to become useful and hardworking members of society.”
“It ain’t just a nickname,” X-Ray told Mr. Pendanski. He tapped the rim of his glasses.
“I can see inside you, Mom. You’ve got a big fat heart.” The last boy either didn’t have a real name or else he didn’t have a nickname.
Both Mr. Pendanski and X-Ray called him Zero. “You know why his name’s Zero?” asked Mr. Pendanski.
“Because there’s nothing inside his head.” He smiled and playfully shook Zero’s shoulder. Zero said nothing.
“And that’s Mom!” a boy said. Mr. Pendanski smiled at him.
“If it makes you feel better to call me Mom, Theodore, go ahead and call me Mom.”
He turned to Stanley. “If you have questions, Theodore will help you. You got that, Theodore. I’m depending on you.”
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