As the planes come in to pick the group up , the pilot steps out and explains that just a few days earlier , the September 11 attacks had occurred . When Marseille hears this she bursts into tears , as her mother , Claire , was a banker at the World Trade Center . A few weeks later , a memorial service is held for Claire . This is the last time David sees Marseille . He sends her letters that go unanswered . After a few months , David gives up . His grades plummet , he gets into fights often , and even gets sent to juvenile detention
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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