Christmas was very good for the boys both in the joy they got from making sick children happier and knowing they no longer have to hide their relationship.
I don't know about the practicality of searching for paper money buried in a suitcase for eighty or ninety years. I'd imagine it to be a wet lump of paper by now. Even in pristine condition money has changed and so much old cash would attract unwanted attention if produced at one time.
Stupid people thinking they are smart isn't new. I think most of Marco's parent's issues come from the way they were raised and it was an environment of low expectations and a lot of reinforcing out dated beliefs. I also have a feeling Marco was never wanted and viewed as a burden from day one.
I'm finding it hard to swallow Eric is the poor student we've been led to believe with all this casual spending of money. I also recall his prior love interest liked things five star and Eric doesn't seem the moocher type, which would make him the moochee.
It was a perfect trip and I'd say both of them are hopelessly into each other.
It does raise the question of how much one remembers of life at three. I can't really recall anything earlier than about four. I was a sponge after that.
It can lead to a plethora of issues.
Studies have shown a tendency toward ADHD and lesser executive function later in
Iife.
I wouldn't call Marco destroyed though. He's been remarkably resolute.