Richie's troubled half-brother who moves in with the family after being released from jail. He struggles with alcoholism, abuses Rosie, and grows deeply envious of Ritchie's rising fame. After a Christmas fight, they reconcile before Ritchie's fatal flight. Bob hears the news of the crash on the radio and grieves deeply.
Abusive relationship where Bob refuses to take responsibility for pregnancy
Complex sibling bond marked by initial resentment and eventual reconciliation.
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