I’m Darry Curtis, the oldest of the three brothers. At 20, I’ve had to grow up faster than most. With Mom and Dad gone, it’s on me to take care of Ponyboy and Sodapop. It’s a lot of responsibility, but I don’t mind—someone has to keep things together. I work hard, sometimes too hard, to make sure we have what we need. I try to be tough, but I worry about my brothers all the time. Sometimes I come off as strict, but it’s because I want them to be safe. People say I act like an old man.