Who is Kyle? Why has he not seen his boyfriend most of the summer? Why is this a problem? Where is Kyle going in the fall? What trip does Kyle plan on taking with his boyfriend? How does this change? For what reason?

Who is Jason? How did Jason become somewhat famous the previous spring? How did this impact Jason? Why? What did Jason lose at the same time? What is Jason's relationship to Kyle? How does Jason feel about this relationship? Why does Jason still think often of his ex-girlfriend, Debra? What about their relationship continues to confuse Jason? For what reason?

Who is Nelson? Why has Nelson dyed his hair? What does this say about Nelson? What does this say about Nelson's personality? Why do Jason and Nelson not get along? Why does Kyle want them to get along? How does Kyle...