During a gym class, Denham smugly challenges Thackeray to a boxing match. Denham delivers several blows to Thackeray's face, but the bout comes to an abrupt end when Thackeray delivers one punch to Denham's mid-section. However, Thackeray compliments Denham's ability and suggests he teach boxing to the younger pupils next year. Denham expresses his admiration for Thackeray to his classmates; Thackeray regains their respect and is invited to the class dance. Later, when Thackeray attends the funeral of Seales' mother, he is touched to find that his lectures on personal choices and responsibility have had an effect and the entire class has attended.