The two protagonists are there to support each other and help each one succeed. Grant's story unfolds with Jefferson. The community involved in their path towards their destination is the black community and the Reverend. Grant was guided towards reconciling his insecurities regarding his race and also reconnecting to his roots, making this the first step towards his success.
They used their ability to focus & work together
I dot my j's. . . u do mean like put a dot on top of ur J right?