Theo and Boris: Blood Brothers

The Goldfinch

The intense, almost fraternal love between Theo and Boris.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

Becoming Friends Becoming Friends from "The Goldfinch". Instant Connection The Bus Boris sits next to Theo. They bond over being outsiders. Shared Mischief They start shoplifting and drinking together.

Becoming Friends from "The Goldfinch". Instant Connection The Bus Boris sits next to Theo. They bond over being outsiders. Shared Mischief They start shoplifting and drinking together.

Instant Connection The Bus Boris sits next to Theo. They bond over being outsiders. Shared Mischief They start shoplifting and drinking together. Boris teaches Theo to be wild. Trust Theo tells Boris about the painting. Boris is fascinated.

Boris Steals the Painting Boris Steals the Painting from "The Goldfinch". Betrayal The Switch Boris takes the painting from Theo's locker. He uses it as collateral. Confession Years Later Boris admits what he did.

Boris Steals the Painting from "The Goldfinch". Betrayal The Switch Boris takes the painting from Theo's locker. He uses it as collateral. Confession Years Later Boris admits what he did.

Betrayal The Switch Boris takes the painting from Theo's locker. He uses it as collateral. Confession Years Later Boris admits what he did. Theo is furious but forgives him. Making Amends Boris helps recover the painting. He gives Theo half the reward.

Amsterdam: Saving Each Other Amsterdam: Saving Each Other from "The Goldfinch". Life and Death The Shootout Boris is wounded. Theo kills a man to save them. They escape together. Aftermath Boris takes care of Theo's wound.

Amsterdam: Saving Each Other from "The Goldfinch". Life and Death The Shootout Boris is wounded. Theo kills a man to save them. They escape together. Aftermath Boris takes care of Theo's wound.

Life and Death The Shootout Boris is wounded. Theo kills a man to save them. They escape together. Aftermath Boris takes care of Theo's wound. They drive through the night. Brotherhood They share a moment of silence. They know they would die for each other.

Parting Ways Parting Ways from "The Goldfinch". Forever Friends Boris's Gift Boris gives Theo money and says goodbye. They promise to stay in touch. Letters They exchange letters.

Parting Ways from "The Goldfinch". Forever Friends Boris's Gift Boris gives Theo money and says goodbye. They promise to stay in touch. Letters They exchange letters.

Forever Friends Boris's Gift Boris gives Theo money and says goodbye. They promise to stay in touch. Letters They exchange letters. Boris is always in Theo's heart. Lasting Bond Theo realizes Boris is the brother he never had. Their friendship is unbreakable.

First day of school in Las Vegas

Night before Theo leaves Las Vegas

Christmas Eve

After Amsterdam