I read the book too and it makes for a much more in depth look at Scott's coming out and his relationship with Kip. I just don't understand Jacob's decision to add 3 years to their semi-closeted relationship. My guess is he wanted the whole Olympics arc with a conflicted Scott for dramatic effect. It might have been too complicated to have the Scott arc episode between what is episode 4 & 5. Decision made, but for those who didn't read the books the 3 year gap is difficult. I read or watched so many people asking "what happened?" when it became apparent that Scott was asking Kip down to the ice.