Like, what do you mean his older brothers are the boy of the year and the most happy-go-lucky person in Tulsa? What do you mean his brother gave up all his dreams to care for him? What do you MEAN Soda is always and forever affectionate with Pony, no matter how weak it makes him look?

Like, bro has the kid has resident psycho asshole Steve Randle and local criminal Dallas fucking Winston constantly looking out for him. Most people don't mess with him because they will face the wrath of two of the angriest and most protective guys in Tulsa.

Two-Bit Mathews tells jokes just to get Pony to laugh. He includes the kid in everything, and treats him like one of his own.

Johnny! Johnny is always glued to Pony's side! He's always watching his back, acting as a support!

Hell, the fucking Shepards! Angela, who had a longstanding crush on him. Curly, who hangs with him at school and keeps bullies off his back. Even Tim Shepard, who checks on him when he finally gets back from the church.

Tim looking at the kids Dallas brings every where.

Pony and Johnny: ...