One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Why does Billy not stutter at all when Nurse Ratched first discovers him in bed with Sandy? What theme does his perfect speech emphasize?

One flew over the cuckoos nest

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This is Billy's first real steps to being a normal healthy man. His sexual deliverance liberates him from his anxieties and even his fear of Ratched. The greater themes of control and breaking control are at play here.