As Steve anticipates the upcoming anniversary of his most pivotal moments, he finds himself exploring the circumstances that contributed to his decisions. At the same time, he also takes a step further in exposing his childhood trauma for the horror it was, which leads to deeper spiritual questions as well as an unprecedented conflict between him and Sodapop.
Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 7 - Words: 42,029 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 9/21 - Published: 12/31/2023 - Ponyboy C., Sodapop C., Darry C., Steve R.