Mr. Lamb calls Derek his friend …

Relationship--- Friendship? 

▪ Mr. Lamb’s positivity, attitude towards life, optimism, maturity, explaining with examples, persistence towards Derek---accepting of Derek will all his imperfections— calls him a friend ---said there were friends everywhere— explains saying they aren’t enemies 

▪ Derek gradually opens up---finds his company appealing -- --Derek argues---his condition has made him bitter--- people’s behaviour and treatment ---believes if he becomes Mr. Lamb’s friend, others might stop considering him their friend----his words have an impact---he overcomes issues holding him back 

(NOTE--Conclusion important) ---Even though Derek did not affirm out loud, the fact that Mr. Lamb’s words inspired trust enough to help him open up ----also got back to Mr. Lamb’s garden—overcame his own challenges---recognised Mr. Lamb’s impact---- Was a bond they shared—can call it friendship.