What car does charlie drive in That was then this is now?

1. What does Charlie's car symbolize in that was then this is now?
2. What happened to Charlie in that was then this is now?
3. How old is Bryon that was then this is now?
4. How old is M&M in that was then this is now?

What does Charlie's car symbolize in that was then this is now?

With this gesture, Charlie's car comes to represent Bryon's accountability: he has to make sure that he takes care of the car, refills the gas, and returns it safely.

What happened to Charlie in that was then this is now?

Charlie intervenes with his own gun but is killed in the crossfire. Bryon feels very guilty and recognizes the consequences of his actions on others, knowing that if he hadn't been hustling (as Charlie warned him not to do), Charlie would still be alive.

How old is Bryon that was then this is now?

Bryon is the protagonist of the novel. When the story opens, he's 16 years old and lives with his mother and his best friend, Mark.

How old is M&M in that was then this is now?

M&M is Bryon and Mark's friend and Cathy's younger brother. Bryon describes 13-year-old M&M as trusting, intelligent, serious, and “a little strange.” His nickname derives from the fact that he is obsessed with M&M's candy.