Answer:Clayton Bender is the first person outside of her immediate family that Jenna meets following her awakening from her “coma”. Clayton is a neighbor, living in a house just a few blocks from Jenna’s. Clayton appears to be a kind and gentle man, although he is also a bit eccentric. He builds art from nature, and has many birds on his property. Jenna is thrilled to know someone outside her own home, and over time, she and Clayton develop a friendly relationship. Over time, however, Jenna realizes Clayton is really her father’s friend, Edward, who has agreed to help hide and protect Jenna from the authorities. Despite his secrecy, Clayton does understand Jenna, and plays the role of friend, as he encourages her and helps guide her.
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