The chase scene in the snow
I thought there was more meaning than just a rescue in the snow in the woods.
The dream previously described by the young guy seemed to play itself out in the woods. He overcame any fear quite well. He grew up alot in the movie; well I guess both characters did, eh..?? although I was waiting for he or the girl to fall through the ice.
I would've like to have seen his puppy in later scenes in the film; thought it would show his caretaking strengths he didnt know he had.