Spooks

          Jason, who is already an outsider, finds himself in a seemingly usually social position when he is invited to the Spooks. The Spooks is a club of boys who have been "lifer" Black Swan Green residents. Being that his family recently moved there, this invitation is a compliment to Jason. Jason shows up at the meeting point to find that Moran has also been selected. Their task is to run through several backyards consisting of different challenges, and sprint to the finish point in under 15 minutes. Despite the fact that a story is about the journey and not the destination, the short story is that Jason meets his goal and is potentially now a member of the Spooks club. His friend Moran, however, is still missing. Jason fears the worst, and his instinct, his inner self, kicks in and forces him to run to find Moran and ensure his friend's safety. This act causes Jason to lose his spot in the Spooks.
          This event is important in understanding who Jason really is; his inner self, and not the outer on that others want to see. Most readers, after following Jason this far, would have most likely expected Jason to stay and keep his spot in Spooks. By running back for his friend, the reader gains important insight to Jason's real thinking, that a true friendship is more important than a membership in a club.