Friends.....Again

On page 230, Rowdy and Arnold are playing a game of pickup basketball and Rowdy is making fun of Arnold and the two of them continue playing. Arnold says a powerful statement, "We didn't keep score." What Arnold is saying is that ever since Arnold changed schools the two haven't been as friendly. When they finally decide to continue playing and hanging out they both express their love for basketball, and they play a game of basketball. Arnold says they didn't keep score, and this statement means that they have moved past their differences and they have settled the ongoing issue; who is better at basketball. For the first time in a while Arnold and Rowdy just play, as friends; for fun.