Gabe's eyes widened when he noticed the return address on the envelope. He fought the temptation to rip it open, opting instead to carefully peel up the envelope flap. The last thing he wanted to do was risk damaging the tickets inside. He unfolded the paper inside and
caught the tickets that fell from within. His stomach felt like it had been turned inside out when Gabe realized he was only holding two tickets
in his hand. He quickly scanned the letter and found his cousin's explanation.
Gabe slumped against the porch railing when he discovered these were the last two available tickets to the concert. He had planned to
take both Lenny and Tyler, his two best friends, to the concert with him. Now he was faced with the most difficult decision of his year: What do
I do with only two tickets? Gabe thought about the numerous times Lenny had invited him to join him on mountain bike trips. Lenny had even
loaned Gabe his extra bike once when Gabe's bike got a flat. Bringing Lenny to the concert would be a way of thanking him for his generous
nature. Then again, Gabe realized his parents would not have allowed him to ask his cousin for the tickets if Gabe's biology grade hadn't made
a turn for the better. Tyler was definitely responsible for the improvement. He had tutored Gabe after school for weeks; surely, Gabe should
show his appreciation in some way.
Deciding between Lenny and Tyler tormented Gabe all week. Finally, he decided to give both tickets to his friends. He believed he would
have another opportunity to hear his favorite band in concert, but he might never meet anyone else as loyal or helpful as his two best friends.
When Gabe opens the envelope, he discovers only two tickets.
Which plot element does the discovery introduce?
O 1. climax
2. conflict
3. resolution
4. falling action