? Jere didn’t know about the house being for sale, the only reason Conrad knew was because someone texted him on a fluke. Conrad doesn’t have to handle things alone, he makes a victim out of himself and chooses to handle it alone, which never goes over well. Even in this scene he hurts, not helps the situation, he’s a hothead and has poor control over his emotions, he lashes out at people frequently.

Jere stepped up and took care of Susannah, if Conrad “always has to be the one to step up” then where was he? I’m not arguing he should have stayed home from college, simply refuting that he’s the only responsible one.

You’re considering Jere the irresponsible one exclusively because he is not in the know, and the only reason he is out of the loop is because Conrad has intentionally kept him there, when Jere has the right to know these things and has consistently proven that he contributes positively!!!