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The thoughtful finale was crucial to several characters.
Owen, Luke, and Dallas - It is intriguing how Luke has become the truly sinister character. The confrontation is composed brilliantly. We see Owen shoving Luke into the locker. Dallas is situated between as the observer. Which way will Dallas go? Will he continue along the path of cruelty (played here by Luke) or will he show his true being (depicted by Owen who shows his true self to the hockey team as someone who loves his brother). This is the first time Owen calls Tristan his brother out loud. He does so again at end as he tells his brother he loves him. That love supercedes everything when it comes down to it. Dallas seems to care more about the people (Fiona, Katie, even Clare) he has alienated himself from than people like Luke. Which way will Dallas go will be a big question entering the second half.
Eli and Clare - Eli shows maturity in the relationship. He loves Clare but he does not betray what he thinks is right and wrong. He follows the path that makes sense even if it is the harder path. Clare doesn't at first. But she comes around. And she is rewarded. Okay so it might not be realistic but the point is right. By attempting to set up Asher through trickery, she was betraying her own integrity. At the end, she recognizes that. The other victim has a revelation too.
Tristan and love - Tristan recognizes how deeply he is loved. It may not be the romantic love he desires but Tori, Maya, Zig, and Owen all care about him. Tori's kiss is beautiful because it is without any sexual or romantic angle while retaining the essence of loving someone. Tristan is also rewarded with the suggestion of a possible romance (by believing in himself possibilities are opened). It may be sappy but it is effective.
Becky and Adam - Before the finale, I questioned if Becky's burgeoning love of Adam is stronger than her rigid belief system. The answer seems to be yes. Becky's maturing is tied into her love for Adam. The final sequence between Becky and Adam is terrific. Becky wants to kiss Adam. She moves forward to do so. Then she catches herself and instead goes in for a lingering, loving hug. She is bigtime in love with Adam and Adam realizes it at that moment. He is surprised and yet we can see he has feelings for her too . Safe to say this will play an important part in the rest of the season (and they have set up Becky's brother as a rather despicable teen - quite the obstacle - noticeably Luke, unlike say Dallas and his sister, appears to have no redeeming features).
We also have three couples who weren't shown because their storylines were completed earlier in the week.
Fiona/Imogen - Remember when they had that rift by the lockers. Notice where they were in the penultimate episode. Yep at the lockers again. Imogen kissed Fiona, did eskimo kissing, and helf Fiona's arm. Imogen now feels confident in the romance which makes Fiona confident in the romance. Importantly Dallas is the witness (just as he was at the rift). Fiona and Imogen have never been stronger.
Bianca/Drew - Drew has severed his romance with Katie. Him and Bianca are stable as they have ever been. Yet Drew's medical issues are a concern.
Dave/Alli - They continued to grow apart. Will they get back together? Maybe. However they have definitely set it in place that they may permanently be split.
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