This episode explores the complex and often turbulent relationship between David and his older brother Jimmy during the transition to a new neighborhood. Jimmy’s behavior oscillates between bullying and protectiveness, creating a confusing emotional landscape for David. The chapter recounts incidents of physical and emotional conflict—ranging from humiliation and roughhousing to moments when Jimmy steps in as a rescuer, such as intervening during a neighborhood fight and rushing David to safety after a baseball injury. These experiences are contrasted with the absence of their brother Bill, who had previously served as a buffer. The narrative also touches on the return and subsequent departure of Bill, highlighting shifting family dynamics. Through these events, David learns about the intertwined nature of love and harm within sibling relationshi ...