Mark’s resulting hatred for Bryon suggests that their brotherhood, once broken, is nearly impossible to repair. Bryon’s frustration at Mark’s refusal to take responsibility for his actions ultimately leads Bryon to betray Mark and turn him in to the police for selling drugs. At the same time, Mark continues to be just as reckless as he has always been. He also becomes more selfless when he begins a relationship with a classmate named Cathy, as his love for her prompts him to consider her perspective and prioritize her needs over his own. At the same time, Bryon starts to take responsibility in other aspects of his life: in order to support his mother, who has just had an operation, he cleans up his act and gets a job in a supermarket. He starts to recognize that he is not invincible and that his actions can have severe-even fatal-consequences for others. As a result, however, Charlie is killed, and Bryon feels immensely guilty. After Bryon is caught hustling, Charlie (the local bar owner) tries to save him from getting beaten up. Over time, however, Bryon starts to mature. The physical and emotional support they provide each other during these escapades builds a sense of mutual loyalty and brotherhood between them. He and Mark are very close, and they do all kinds of illegal activities together: sneaking into bars, hustling pool, and getting into fights on the street. Bryon is initially driven by an immature selfishness and a desire to have fun and make money. When the story opens, he’s 16 years old and lives with his mother and his best friend, Mark.
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