In a private school (Devon), there are two boys who are very close to each other and consider themselves to be best friends. One is Gene, who is very serious and studious, while the other is Finny, who is the exact opposite of Gene. He is very energetic and athletic. The story follows the two boys as one sudden event can change them and their friendship forever. Gene visiting Finny in the hospital caused Gene to realize how much he cared about Finny. Gene is the first person to visit Finny while he’s in the hospital since the tree accident, and seeing Finny in that messed-up state makes him emotional. (#64) "At his touch, I lost all hope of controlling myself. I burst out crying into my hands. I cried for Phineas, myself, and for the doctor, who …show more content…
After the snowball fight, Gene tries to talk to Finn about possibly reinjuring his leg. (#155) "Hours later it occurred to me to ask him, "Do you think you ought to get into fights like that? After all, there's your leg. Gene telling Finny this not only shows their improvement in trusting each other because before the incident Gene would never question Finny, especially about his health, but it also shows that he cares about Finny and doesn't like seeing him injured or hurt. Soon after this, Finny and Gene are talking, and Finny brings up teachers. (#163) "Naturally, I don't believe in teachers (he came across a few paces), but I do believe it's important to believe in you." Finny telling Gene this is really important to their friendship because he's never told Gene anything like this, and it shows that Finny trusts Gene more than anyone. These are the last things showing Finny and Gene's