Adult Dean: When I saw me, Brad, and Cory on that field, with kids from my neighborhood mingling with kids from a world way across town, united by something we all had in common, I was proud of what I'd done. It didn't even matter who won the game.
[As Dean sees Michael walking by the field with a bicycle, he nods his head. Michael nods his head back.]
Adult Dean: Now, I'd find out much later that Michael was only there to steal Brad's bike, but at the moment, it was validation.
[Dean sees a smartly-dressed Bill arrive at the field]
Adult Dean: It's a trip, the little things that you remember all your life. Your first hit, your first kiss, the first time your dad lets you know that he sees you. Well, I still hadn't had the other two, but, boy, did that third one feel good.