The "ups and downs" of a same sex relationship, normally caused by the imbalance of hormones in the shared home.
Brian was riding the homocoaster due to Simon's love of illicit cottaging. His emotions were all over the place but he loved Simon, could he cope with the cottaging? He'd have to sit tight and hope to ride the big one again sooner or later.
When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!