Demon waits in a parking lot with Jane Ellen, nervous that Coach Winfield might not show. Assistant coach Ryan “U-Haul” Pyles arrives instead, prompting Jane Ellen to insist on a verification call before letting Demon go. Cleared by the school, U-Haul drives Demon to Winfield’s home.

The house is a sprawling hilltop mansion but cluttered inside with team gear and junk. Demon notices a photo of a young woman on the mantel before meeting Angus, Coach’s child, who appears androgynous in a leather jacket and cap. Coach Winfield barrels downstairs from practice, sizes Demon up, and, after hearing his age, says he looks like a linebacker.

They eat meat loaf and coleslaw in the kitchen, served by housekeeper Mattie Kate. The casual atmosphere suggests few household rules. Coach makes small talk; Demon asks about the football season and wonders why Angus isn’t on the JV team. After dinner, Coach sends Angus to settle Demon into a turret-like bedroom with wide views.

Angus and Demon tour the room and bathroom, banter about the oversized house, and hint at distance between Angus and Coach. Angus leaves to fetch towels. Demon unpacks and nearly falls asleep when Angus returns, now in nightwear that reveals a slim, feminine frame and long curly hair.

Demon realizes Angus is a girl and recoils at the memory of his earlier locker-room talk. The new placement seems promising—stability, food, and a coach eager to build him into a linebacker—but Demon's missteps with Angus immediately complicate the household dynamics.