Question B

[Jonetta]

Tom returns to Baldwin’s Bridge, Massachusetts to recuperate at his Uncle Joe’s home but fails to tell him or anyone else about the extent of his injury. What was his motivation in keeping it all secret? What did that tell you about him?

[Sharon]

He didn't want Joe to worry about him, but more importantly, he didn't want to admit to himself that this might be a career ending injury. It tells me that he internalizes any personal issues. He is in charge of himself and doesn't know how to accept help from anyone except his team when on a mission.

[Robin]

Agree with Sharon 100%.

[Anita]

Tom definitely didn't want to believe this could be a career ending injury. He didn't want his problems to be anyone else's problem. Tom is used to being in charge of both himself and his Team. I don't think he accepts help easily, even from his Team.

[Jonetta]

It was clear that Tom’s leadership skills are so deeply instilled that he applies them to himself. It was his problem and no way was he going to worry anyone else. And, he was strongly determined not to believe that his career was ending.

[Joanne Farley]

I also agree with Sharon. Tom did not want to admit to himself how bad it was. He also did not want to be babied or told what he should do about it. He would have seen it as a weakness to admit to the others that he was injured

[Rosina]

I too agree with Sharon but also think that this might also stem from his childhood (being sent away from his mom and stepdad to live with Joe) and in a sense feeling that he alone had to bear his troubles and issues.