The way that Gerard reacted to this was that he expressed his dislike for the $5 bill.
Why does Gerard hate the $5?
He hates this due to the violent behavior of his stepfather. According to him, the currency is a representation of what his grandfather would use to pay for whiskey before he beats his wife.
This story is about teenage boys and the effects that the bad decisions they made had on their lives.
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