This was demonstrated in the text when author wrote that Haven remembered the strong bond she had with her sister and that she was dwelling in the past.At the end of the story Havens sister Ashley helps her come to a realization the she is stuck in the past and need to grow up. This happens when she says to Haven “sometimes the people you choose to believe are wrong”(Dessen 192) This helps Haven see thats see that she needs to grow up and see what is actually happening around her not just what happen years ago on vacation with …show more content…
AN important setting was when Haven went to Virginia beach the summer she went on vacation when her mom and dad were still together. This setting is explain when Havens thoughts say “Once we turned off onto the smaller roads that would come up along the virginia coast”(Dessen 30)This reveals what the setting was and this quotation shows why is was important.” When i think back to that week in Virginia beach. I can remember every exact detail, from the bathing suit I wore everyday to the smell of the clean hotel sheets on my bed.” (Dessen 28) This revals how important it was when Havens family was to her when they were happy and together and also what boyfriend of Ashleys that Haven