6- In my opinon I was surprised with Charlie's death. When the Texans had the boys in the alley, I would think that Charlie would save them and everybody would arrive home safely. I was positive that the relationship between Mark, Bryon and Charlie would grow after the incident. I did not think that Charlie would pass away. I think that because of the tragedy, Bryon and Mark become stronger mentally and are able to relate to things even more than before. Their relationship is stronger and stronger even though Mark, especially, is still tripping after what happened.

7- I believe that there is starting to be jealousy on Mark's part. Bryon and Cathy's love is growing quickly and because of that Mark does not appreciate Cathy that much. Mark feels like he's loosing Bryon to Cathy and does not want to accept the fact that they're growing up and things change. In a way, Mark and Cathy are fighting for Bryon's atention, love and support so this leads to tension between both of them. Mark absolutely hates the fact that Bryon is changing so in a way he blames it on Cathy. Not a good relationship betwwen both of them.

8- I think that M&M runs away because he is tired of his life at home. His dad treats him terribly and the marijuana use is not helping their relationship. I believe that M&M feels way better when he is out with his new gang of friends than at home with his family. His new gang of friends are definitely influencing him of not going back to home and to stay with them. Also, I think that M&M needed a change in his life. He was dead tired of life at home feeling like nobody loved him so he left to be with people that do. Who knows, maybe the fact that Cathy and Bryon love eachother might also annoy him.