Owen acknowledges his remorse over the loss of Dan and that while special, he was not in love with him. He also acknowledges he loved Nick, but he fails to understand that the loss of that relationship is perhaps the main cause of his own self-doubts. In short he hasn't really moved on, despite hearing nothing from his former friend and his making of new friends. Anna is another cipher for him, despite her ending up being so toxic for him.
The surprise birthday party at the Shade comes first on Saturday then the dance....and Owen now has a better sense of what is going on and he handled the situation perfectly. Maybe his social awareness is maturing??
I'm beginning to think that as occupants of the same building with only 4 units, that the fact Owen hasn't met or gotten to know Aiden's mom means that most of the time she is in no condition to meet someone. Aiden shouldn't have to parent an addicted parent but I suspect that is the case and that she is a nasty drunk to boot.
Owen's cluelessness and Aiden's unwillingness to clue him in as to his family situation provides some tension but I think the time has come for them to face reality...if not in the next chapter, at least in the one after that! That's my wish and I'm sticking to it!
Still not remembering this like I should. Humphhh!
Got a kick out of the following: " No girls aloud." I wonder if Dom was having a moment and whether he really meant "no loud girls" when he transposed aloud for allowed???
OK, three chapters in and I'm still clueless at remembering this story. From what I've read so far this time, I expect Owen and Aiden will get to know each other better and open up about their pasts. We know Owen's story but somehow I think Aiden's might be worse.....
OK, so now I'm re-reading this because the story is getting really interesting and I want to find out how this goes...and yes I still have no real clue as I've forgotten or got this story mixed up with several other ones. The curse of reading voraciously for years.
I'm re-reading this story because of Cia's prompt. So it's all her fault that I've got to keep reading because it's been like almost a decade ago since I last read it and the details and plot are still a bit fuzzy....Of course the fact that Dom writes a compelling story is a reason to re-read it again too!