Evan Raddier failed. He failed as a friend, he failed as a person, and he failed to stop any of it.
Evan Raddier has always been a caring boy and he barely realises that he exists himself because he puts all of his energy into caring for his troubled friends; Ryan who drinks, George who is suicidal, Mark who cuts and Jem sells himself to his peers for money. They all trust him and he knows all of their secrets, but when their friendships crumble, they all blame Evan.
Young Priest, Brother John, was walking back to his house when he comes across a near-suicidal and broken young man at the side of the road. John takes him in and cares for him.
That's when Evan's secrets come out.