Having secured a rehearsal space in june, NRSK is practicing nearly every day and writes the material which will eventually become MY LITTLE BASTARD SOUL. It's during this time that the band's sound evolves, and they gain confidence that not only they can make it as a trio, but they might be better than before.
Unfortunately, day-to-day life in Chicago wasn't as inspiring: During the summer Pinkerton is mugged and beaten, Sharp is robbed at knifepoint, yet Hunter is remarkably left alone.