Break Them by Talking: Graham drives a security guard who is after Jamie away by claiming that the boy is his son and by implying that he can get the security guard sacked.Big Friendly Dog: Cindy is described as a large white dog, large enough to almost knock over Graham, but is totally friendly to Graham and Jamie.This is not unexpected by Graham, who knows from his neighbours on Valdez Island and their son how much growing up boys eat.

Big Eater: Between having undernourished on the street and in the age where boys eat a lot, Jamie consumes a lot of food when he is with Graham.Bathe Her and Bring Her to Me: Jamie once met a man who let him wash, but the encounter ended with the boy limping for the next week and not relishing the memory.Initially he assumes that Graham is merely bidding his time, but eventually realizes that the man is acting out of genuine concern and is not a wannabe rapist. Aren't You Going to Ravish Me?: Jamie is initially surprised that Graham not only does not make sexual advances on him, but turns down all the attempts of the boy to flirt with him.