Between bites discusses Survivor, Temptation Island, Stanford basketball. Courses are mentioned, briefly. Return to his room. Much evidence of ancient snacks. Food, books, clothing cover majority of floor.
Mother faints on the used couch.
Gives up after uncovering second layer of mess. Notice he brings book. Remark to wife if he had jumped that high while playing high school basketball, he would definitely have gotten more rebounds . . . He suggests charming Italian trattoria in Palo Alto. No steak on menu.