Mitchell is unsafe. Unrealistic.
-- Narrator (chapter 7)

Importance: When Sam is a child, she reveres and worships her father. She therefore does not understand why he often bursts out in anger, breaks his promises, or disappears without explanation. In this scene, Mitchell has recently attacked Jack for hurting Sam. Confused as to why everyone is upset, Sam eavesdrops on her mother's conversation. Overhearing Courtney making these statements about Mitchell influences how Sam sees her father. This moment also foreshadows the ways in which Sam's relationship with Mitchell will shift in the years to come.

Room to grow!
-- Mitchell (chapter 7)

Importance: After Mitchell disappears for an extended period of time without explanation, he resurfaces in Sam's life shortly after her birthday. In this scene, he gives Sam a pair of new climbing shoes. However, the shoes are far too big for Sam. Mitchell makes the above exclamation following this discovery. In the private of her mind, however, Sam...