What Happens at the End of Boys Life?

Each of the three short films in this collection presents a young gay man at the threshold of adulthood. In "Pool Days," Justin is a 17-year old Bethesda lad, hired as the evening life guard at a fitness center. In the course of the summer, he realizes and embraces that he's gay. In "A Friend of Dorothy," Winston arrives from upstate for his freshman year at NYU. He has to figure out, with some help from Anne, a hometown friend, how to build a social life as a young gay man in the city. In "The Disco Years," Tom looks back on 1978, the year in high school that he came out of the closet after one joyful and several painful encounters

Robert Lee King's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on James Andrews (Waiter (Pool Days))'s journey. In "Pool Days," Justin is a 17-year old Bethesda lad, hired as the evening life guard at a fitness center.

As part of the Boys Life Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.

How Does James Andrews (Waiter (Pool Days))'s Story End?

• James Andrews: James Andrews's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Mary Beth Aylesworth (Kissing Couple (Pool Days)): Mary Beth Aylesworth's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Mike Barbour (Weightlifter (Pool Days)): Mike Barbour's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Boys Life Mean?

The ending of Boys Life brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of James Andrews's story may not satisfy all audiences.