Thesis: In, This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona, Victor's father's death leads to the many stories about their childhood that makes them reconsider their friendship.

I. Mother Theresa once said, "Kind words can be short and easy to speak but there are truly endless."

A. As Victor and Thomas approached the door to the trailer Victor says, "I never told you I was sorry for beating you up that one time."

B. He does not say he wants them to be best friends again but he is showing how he cares about Thomas' feelings.

II. The story about Spokane tells why Thomas goes along on the trip and why he liked Victor's father.

A. Thomas explains, "He said he wouldn't tell anybody... But he said I had to take care of you as part of the deal."

B. It's ironic how one good deed done...