Part 5 begins with a 2009 article from the Independent about the media’s negative portrayal of teenage boys, noting that the only positive coverage of teen boys were stories about the dead.

Connor uses his punching bag to absorb his anger. Risa has been gone for weeks. Starkey hints at Connor going out to find Risa, and Connor begins to find him suspicious. However, Connor does not put enough weight in these suspicions (Starkey’s plan to take over the Graveyard will be a surprise to Connor later). Without Risa, Connor confides in Trace.   

One day, the Admiral shows up at the Graveyard in a black limo. He invites Connor inside, and they talk about the Admiral meeting all the people who have his son’s parts, as well as the Admiral’s health. The Admiral then discusses Connor’s attitude changing after Risa left, and the nature of anger.

The Admiral recognizes Roland’s tattoo on Connor’s arm and tries to reassure him about it. He also suggests that Connor forget about Risa. Connor asks him about Proactive Citizenry, and the Admiral mentions the terror generation and Teen Uprisings. Connor is unfamiliar with modern history, so the Admiral suggests he do some research.

After the Admiral leaves, Trace and Connor have a private meeting in the jeep.