After his prom, he is bashed by a fellow student, Chris Hobbs, resulting in a two-week coma, and brain damage that limits the use of his hand. This event impacts his life immensely and the effects are seen throughout the series.
Following his prom, he was assaulted by Chris Hobbs, causing him to be in a coma for two weeks and resulting in brain damage that restricts hand movement. This event had a substantial impact on his life, and its effects can be observed throughout the series.