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I've been thinking more about the "I'm not a kid anymore" scene...it really breaks my heart, because we've talked about how he doesn't feel understood and isn't sure if he even wants to be, but this whole scene is like...a massive example of that. He continues to be angry-
at Sean because he has no other outlet and makes an attempt to tell Sean how he's really feeling and that he feels lonely, but the tension in the air is so high that he can't control his emotions and begins to yell at Sean, and Sean starts to yell back. This really overwhelms-
him and it goes from what could've been a heartfelt talk to a full blown argument. Sean tells him he has to grow up but this is the exact point Daniel was trying to make, that he feels grown up and wants to be treated more so as a peer and not a responsibility or a burden, which-
is who he thinks he is. His emotions get the best of him, he wants to talk to Sean but knows he can't control himself and he'll just be angry and make Sean angry, so he gives up on that, but he still needs an outlet, he feels like he's going to explode and he has to make sure-
he doesn't hurt Sean, because he already thinks all he ever does is hurt Sean. That's why he pulls the tree stump out of the lake, it's an outlet, but also serves to show Sean that he's grown a lot, he feels independent, not of his own choice or will but because he's been forced-
to. This is why the tent scene is so unbelievably important. It's a way to show Daniel that no matter what, Sean will always love him. He only wants to understand him, and it really helps Daniel to discuss his anger and talk about his real emotions. It's a way for him to reveal-
the way he's hurting and to mend what he feels are broken bridges with Sean. It's how to show him he's worthy of being loved & isn't a burden. It's a massive stride to understand & reassure him that his feelings matter too. That's why I'll always choose to go to bed with Daniel.
