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What is the name of Boss's son in Sweet Bird of Youth?
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Boss Finley's son in "Sweet Bird of Youth" is named Tom Junior. He is involved in his father's political ambitions but is known for his troubled past, including failing college and legal issues. Once friendly with Chance Wayne, their relationship deteriorates due to a tragedy involving Tom Junior's sister, Heavenly.
Tom Finley, more commonly known as Boss, has a son called Tom Junior. As his nickname suggests, Boss is a formidable character, he is the patriarch of the Finley clan and a man who dominates all those around him. Naturally, that includes Tom Junior. Boss Finley has major political ambitions and gets his son to help out, organizing a youth wing for his campaign. Junior has gained the reputation of a ne'er do well: he flunked college; he's been in trouble with the law several times; he's always having to be bailed out of whatever sticky situation he's in by his old man. Back in the day, he used to be quite friendly with Chance Wayne. But since Chance returned, relations between the two men have soured, largely on account of his sister Heavenly's recent tragedy.
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