The brightest moments in a person's day are usually those in which they have made a personal connection. Whether it's a smile from a complete stranger or a kiss from a loved one, these personal connections build relationships that shape each individual's life. The relationships vary in type, depth, and complexity, but in each case they play a prominent role in the lives of the women of Brewster Place and the characters of The Road. Friendly, biological, and intimate relationships are extremely critical components of these two stories and help shape the path of each character's journey. Mattie and Eva's relationship, although brief, was very influential. Mattie was in a really difficult situation having just left her home and desperately needed a place to stay. She had nowhere to go and no space to raise her new baby, Basil. Right on cue, Eva is introduced to the story as a beacon of hope for Mattie. Eva never abandons Mattie and lets her and Basil stay in her house for free. Despite the arguments they had over Mattie's parenting techniques...