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My comments on Chapter 32 (Theo):

> “It’s an unfair nickname…” – I’ve never given it much thought, but it’s funny we use “nickname” for all sorts of usages instead of more specific terms. “Nick” is a nickname (ha!) for Nicholas, but more specifically it’s a diminutive, as are “Bobby” or “Jen.” “Happy” or “Buttercup” would be sobriquets–nicknames that are affectionate or silly. “Butterfingers” or “Hated Nate” are epithets–nicknames that are offensively descriptive and intended to be some degree of insulting. With all the nicknames in GRK stories through the years, I have always taken a special interest when I learn the nicknames people choose to go by, and I often have private nicknames in my head for people in my life. But that “unfair nickname” line is the first time I’ve really thought about how many types of nicknames are in use.

> “The Phenomenon was awful, but I can’t regret it because of what it created between Reef and me.” – Such a warm feeling with this. I’m a sucker for a good friendship or bromance or brotherhood or whatever you want to call the human bond.

> It’s scary to realize how badly the boys were injured. And refreshing to witness their determination to restore each other’s memories, one by one.

> Reef has become part of the family. Awesome!! (Jaws has become part of the family? Unexpected!!) 

> “That’s something to remember.” – For sure!

Without getting too misty, I want to say how much I have enjoyed every moment of reading and reflecting on this story over the past month, contemplating other perspectives and all the wisdom of other interpretations. The shared experience has been really powerful for me. @Jade, you are perceptive beyond your years as I don’t think I would have understood (much less observed on my own at a tender age) that “Sometimes, we get consequences in life that aren’t our fault but we just have to keep moving.” That’s a beautiful thought and a piece  of wisdom to add to my life philosophy. @GRK, @Jade, @Jena, and @ anyone who reads this thread (and maybe adds their thoughts) over the coming weeks and years: Thanks for making this one tiny mixed up little part of the world a happy place to gather in friendship.