How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Wahoo was busy tending to a crippled bobcat, trying to coax it to eat. (4.26)
It takes a lot of know-how and confidence to approach a wild animal, especially one that is hurt. Wahoo shows that he is exceptionally skilled at caring for animals, just like his dad.
Quote #5
Wahoo's father sometimes held one-sided conversations with the animals, but he wasn't a whack job; he never imagined that they could actually talk back. They all came to know his voice, though. Of that he was certain. (6.70)
Mickey displays his skill with animals here, and reveals a secret: Talking to wild animals has major benefits. They come to know him (and trust him), which may be one reason he feels confident jumping into the water when Alice is spinning Derek around.
Quote #6
Mickey Cray removed the .45 from his belt and handed it to his son. Then he calmly kicked off his shoes and dove into the water, where he grabbed a fistful of oily, orange-tinted hair as Derek Badger bubbled past. (7.107)
What a brave guy… or is he? Maybe bravery is actually just confidence that comes along with being skilled at something. Either way, Mickey is awesome.