In the book The Outsiders, after Johnny had killed one of the socs, Bob, Johnny and Ponyboy run away with the help of Dally. Then, after about a week staying out of town in a church, a fire broke out in the church while there were children inside. Johnny and Ponyboy risked their lives to save the children and Johnny had gotten severely injured. They decided to turn themselves into the police. Johnny later in the story had died and Ponyboy was free of going to prison. Ponyboy realizes that Darry, his eldest brother loves him and cares about him. In the end, although Dally kills himself because Johnny had passed away, Ponyboy decides to live a peaceful life with Darry and Sodapop.