The interaction between Laurie and Alex complicated because they relationship seems a bit dicey at times for example sometimes are good friends such as when tells her “…what Leonarda had said Claudelle about the horrible noises in his lungs how he hadn’t even wanted cookies though…” (Jordan Sonnenblick 224) but relaxation ship can switch to “After quick kick below table I hastily replied ‘ Sure I’d love to.’ “ Therefore connection LAurie is both friends turn too become aggressive toward one another on flip of dime.