Garrett Graham
Chapter 1
Garrett / Garrett Graham
He invites Allie to sleep in his room for the weekend while he is away in Boston with Logan and Grace. He texts Dean to keep his hands off her and jokes about Tucker cooking dinner for her.
Chapter 3
Garrett / Garrett Graham
Allie briefly mistakes Dean’s bed for his while hungover, and Dean confirms Garrett departed the house overnight alongside Logan, leaving the residence empty of other roommates.
Chapter 5 - ALLIE
Garrett
Joins Logan in teasing Dean, then questions him suspiciously about whether he did anything inappropriate with Allie while she stayed over. He leaves after Dean deflects his inquiry.
Chapter 6 - DEAN
Garrett
He returns home to find Logan playing video games and asks Dean about the new defensive coordinator. He later orders pizza with Logan while Dean isolates himself upstairs.
ALLIE
Garrett
He plans to travel to Philadelphia with Hannah for Thanksgiving. Allie recalls his past suspicion of Justin Kohl, which she attributes to subconscious jealousy, and notes his upcoming holiday trip away from campus.
Chapter 7 - DEAN
Garrett
Named in Dean's internal monologue about post-college friendships drifting apart, with expectations that he will move away to play hockey professionally.
Chapter 8 - DEAN
Garrett
Reassures the dejected freshman that the team will recover before joining the group in the parking lot to decide on heading to a bar.
Chapter 15 - DEAN
Garrett
Scores an early goal for Briar and later joins teammates on the bus to debate Game of Thrones casting, confidently declaring Melisandre the hottest character despite Wilkes’s spoiler warnings.
Chapter 18 - ALLIE
Garrett
Circles the pool table with a cue, asks Logan about a shot, and departs to demonstrate his billiards skills while Hannah questions Allie’s dating intentions.
Chapter 20 - DEAN
Garrett
Laughs at Tucker’s joke about Dean’s sex toy and previously flew to Philadelphia for Thanksgiving, while also serving as the roommate who overheard Allie being vocal during her past relationship with Sean.
Chapter 24 - ALLIE
Garrett
Initially refuses to open the door to the drunk intruder, then reluctantly allows him inside under strict conditions before forcefully escorting him out after the verbal altercation concludes.
Chapter 25 - DEAN
Garrett / G
Allows Dean into the dorm and explains Sean’s earlier visit, then joins Hannah in questioning Dean about his sudden commitment to Allie. Agrees to join Dean for ice time, noting Hunter Davenport’s need for penalty-killing practice, before leaving with him.
Chapter 26 - ALLIE
Garrett
Wavers between wary acceptance and deep concern that Dean will break Allie's heart, fearing the fallout will damage their long-standing friendship.
Chapter 29 - ALLIE
Garrett
Interrupts Dean's thoughts in the kitchen to somberly deliver the news that Beau has died.
Chapter 30 - DEAN
Garrett
Delivers the fatal news of Beau’s car accident to a stunned Dean. Explains that Beau’s father swerved for a deer on icy roads, causing their vehicle to flip and strike a tree, resulting in Beau’s instantaneous death.
Chapter 31 - ALLIE
Garrett
Attends Allie’s play opening night and applauds from the second row, notably without Dean.
Chapter 32 - DEAN
Garrett
Confronts Dean about the trashed house and reckless behavior, delivering a punch that leaves Dean with a black eye. Later expresses guilt over the shiner but acknowledges it was deserved. Offers emotional support by hugging him and suggests lying to Coach Jensen about the party and drugs to avoid immediate consequences.
Chapter 33 - ALLIE
Garrett
Assures Dean that the hockey team continues to compete intensely despite his suspension, though he suspects the group is ready to move past the disastrous season.
Chapter 35 - DEAN
Garrett / G
Attracts interest from multiple professional teams as his agent negotiates his future career moves.