Laine does not think it makes any difference if she is a few minutes late, and she usually is, even if that causes problems for other people, including her best friend, Tess.
June has learned to control her temper and must now work on letting go of grudges, especially after Kim, a girl June has disliked since junior year, wins a spot on June's starting volleyball team.
Ben's constant dependence on others to do things for him like remembering his homework and textbooks is threatened when his mother refuses to continue her role in supporting his negligence.