Welcome to The Ink Well, @theawesononso! Your story is so charming. People can definitely change, and it was great to read about Jerry's transformation once he felt more confident, and how the bond between the three young men grew.

Be sure to have a look around and get to know our community and rules, which you can find at the top of The Ink Well community. We also have some great resources for writers, including a catalog of fiction writing tips with excellent articles on all aspects of fiction writing.

You've already started reading and commenting on the work of other writers in the community, which is fantastic. That helps to build community!