How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I guess I couldn't blame him for not knowing, since I usually act like I'm doing him a big favor hanging out with him. There must be some secret formula for how much to tell people about that kind of stuff. Not too little, but not too much either. Obviously, it was a secret nobody told me. "Who else would be my best friend?" I said. "You and Marisol. You're my only friends." (13.17)
When Brian asks if he is John's best friend, John can't blame him for questioning—after all, John isn't the warmest guy around. Plus, he goes out of his way to push Brian out and make fun of him. We'd like to point out that his epiphany here only takes place after John's been spending time with Marisol, though, learning how to let people in.
Quote #8
Her hand felt like the part of me I was missing. "The problem is," I said, "it's hard for me to be your best friend now that—" (16.30)
… he's in love with her. Yep, that tends to make things a little awkward. Marisol doesn't know how to act around John now that he wants to be more than friends. She feels hurt that he would even try something, considering he's supposed to be her closest confidante.
Quote #9
"Your friend Brian was here most of the morning. He and his girlfriend were poring over this map of Cape Cod like it was going to tell them where you were. He was ready to organize a search party, get out the bloodhounds. That's a good friend you've got there, John." (16.61)
Al fills John in about what's been happening since he left for the convention. It turns out John's real friend was there all along. So while Marisol leaves as fast as she can say escape velocity, Brian sticks it out to be with his buddy, especially in his time of need.