Protagonist who dies in a youth car race and enters Purgatory. Assigned as a guardian angel to Lenny, he guides him through high school life, discovers Lenny is his son, and ultimately sacrifices his chance at Heaven to save Lenny's life. His selfless act proves he has earned a place in Heaven.
Rafferty supervises Bobby's supernatural assignment and evaluates its result.
Rafferty gives Bobby his assignment, monitors his progress, and explains the conditions for entering Uptown.
Bobby discovers that the student he must guide is his biological son.
Emily tells Bobby that Lenny is his son after Bobby reveals himself to her.
Their rivalry begins Bobby's fatal story and remains connected to his unresolved past.
Bobby challenges Joe to a game of chicken after Joe makes a pass at Emily, and Bobby's race ends in his death.
Bobby and Emily are separated by Bobby's death but retain unresolved romantic feelings.
Bobby recognizes Emily as his former girlfriend and breaks the rules to confess that he still loves her.
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