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Quote #10
I couldn't believe he was drinking again. It seemed such a deep, foolish betrayal of everything—of himself, me, what we were doing out here. (2.19.144)
The one thing that comes between these two bros is Katz' alcohol relapse. Although they eventually make peace—and Katz gets sober—this is a reminder that Katz' life is probably a little rougher than Bryson's. He might serve the role of "zany friend" with aplomb, but it's important to remember that he's a real dude with real feelings.