A dropout friend of Bobby who visits him while he stays with Kent. Earl's delinquent behavior and involvement in a prank call to 911 exacerbate Bobby's legal troubles and highlight the negative influences threatening Olive's custody case.
Earl is Bobby's peer and friend, though his reckless behavior indirectly causes Bobby's arrest.
Earl's actions create significant legal and emotional obstacles for Olive's custody battle.
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