Read the excerpt from Monster.

PETROCELLI
You ever talk to Mr. Cruz? Osvaldo Cruz.

STEVE
Yes, he’s about my age. I’ve talked with Osvaldo.

PETROCELLI
What did you talk to Mr. Cruz about?

STEVE
Same thing, mostly. About playing ball, or the weather. Or what’s going on in the neighborhood.

Based on this dialogue, what can the reader infer?