Who is Tessa and what is her relationship to Johnny? What does she do while she is with Johnny? What does Johnny learn from her? How does their dynamic evolve over time? Are there times when Tessa fails Johnny? Why?

What happens to Johnny's mother after his father dies? How does she cope with her grief? How do you feel about what she did? How did Johnny change from the experience?

Why are Terry and Johnny friends? Why does it shift after rehab? Is somebody to blame for the gulf that grows between them? What does Johnny love about Terry? What does he dislike about Terry?

What happens the night Johnny and Terry go to the club? How does Johnny get to the hospital? What happens as a result of going to the hospital? What would Johnny's life be like today had he not...