I enjoy a long winded post! When I think about Jake, everything stems from his family breaking up. He can't lose Danny. Danny was the string that held him together when everything was falling apart. Anytime something threatens that relationship, he acts out of fear of losing the one thing he can't lose. I think the next chapter may shed some light on Danny's confusion regarding his relationships. And of course, Ryan has his own baggage. Did his mom really text him to tell him it was time to leave, long before the party ended?