Sodapop noticed Darry rubbing his shoulders as he walked in the door Soda: "Need a back rub Darry?" Soda asked, looking concerned. Darry was always pulling muscles; he roofs houses and he's always trying to carry two bundles of roofing up the ladder. Soda planned on putting Darry to sleep by soothing him into drowsiness, Soda can put anyone to sleep when he sets his mind to it