As far as unexpected character reveals go, I’m still SUPER into “overbearing hockey dad with impossibly high expectations, Bad Bob Zimmermann” turning out to be largely an invention of Jack’s anxiety, when actual Bob’s main dad moments turned out to be:
-nice goal, short kid! I’m also silently enjoying your mother’s massive middle school crush on me!!!!
-Hey, Jack, bud, have you noticed you’re in love with that boy? Maybe you should go kiss him on the face, eh? We can wait!Not to mention, when you translate the French, “Hey Jack, I know the thought of me watching your game makes you really anxious. Would it be easier on you if I didn’t come tonight? I love you and don’t want to make things difficult for you.”