I Can't See My Parents Until They Get Divorced - Summary

Summary

The story revolves around the life of Jenny, a high school student, whose parents are always fighting and have a toxic relationship. One day, Jenny's parents cause a scene at her school play, embarrassing her in front of her classmates. Jenny meets a boy named Paul, who saves her from a weird man and later becomes her love interest. However, Paul's sister Brittany is a mean and spoiled girl who causes trouble for Jenny. As the story unfolds, Jenny and Paul grow closer, and Jenny discovers a deep secret about Paul's family. In the end, Jenny's parents get a divorce, Brittany gets sent to a boarding school, and Jenny and Paul start dating.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The narrator's name is Jenny (also referred to as Ginny).
2. Jenny's parents fought constantly when she was growing up.
3. Jenny's mother threw a frying pan at her father once.
4. Jenny's parents got divorced.
5. Jenny started dating a boy named Paul.
6. Paul has a sister named Brittany.
7. Brittany is mean and spoiled.
8. Brittany is engaged to be married to a friend of Jenny's father.
9. Brittany is actually dating a girl, not the man she is engaged to.
10. Paul and Jenny went on a school camping trip together.
11. Paul and Jenny shared a kiss during a game of truth or dare.
12. Paul and Jenny snuck away from the campsite to an old cabin.
13. Brittany and her girlfriend followed them to the cabin.
14. Paul and Jenny got into trouble for sneaking away and were given detention.
15. Paul told Jenny that he is afraid his father will reject him if he finds out that his mother cheated on his father.
16. Paul's father is actually very understanding and loving.
17. Brittany is sent to a strict boarding school by her father.
18. Jenny's parents' divorce party is being held.