1. The Truth About Capricorn: After Cap's impressive performance in the school play, it's revealed that he wasn't actually a brilliant student. He'd memorized lines from his father's real college essays, and he hadn't even written the winning poem. Cap, despite his deception, is still forgiven by his friends.
2. Reconciling with Dad: Cap finally opens up to his father about his feelings of inadequacy and pressure to succeed. This leads to a breakthrough in their relationship, with his father finally understanding his son's struggles.
3. Acceptance: Cap and his friends learn to accept each other for who they are, despite their differences. Cap realizes that he doesn't need to be a genius to be loved and accepted.
4. Moving On: The friends have their school play and, despite some initial tension, they manage to pull it off successfully. Cap realizes that he doesn't need to be perfect, and he learns to appreciate the importance of friendship and support.
5. A New Beginning: The book ends with Cap feeling more confident and happy. He's found a place where he belongs, and he's finally starting to believe in himself.
These events highlight Cap's journey of self-discovery and acceptance. He learns that his value doesn't lie in his intelligence, but in the relationships he builds and the person he is. The falling action provides closure to Cap's story and shows how he's changed for the better.