I thought this was one of the main events in chapter 7 because it is when Ponyboy, Darry, and Sodapop finally hear about how Johnny and Dally are doing. As you can see on the notebooks held by the doctor Dally will be okay but Johnny might not make it.
Sodapop
Darry
Ponyboy
Dally- will be ok, just an injured arm
Johnny- severe injury, might not make it
Let's go to work Sodapop!
Steve
This was an important part of chapter 7 because it is when Ponyboy found out that the public identified him and Johnny as a hero! Ponyboy is surprised and excited, he can't wait to tell Johnny.
Sodapop
juvenile delinquents turn heroes
Ponyboy
Two-Bit
Darry
This is important because it is when Ponyboy learns that not all socs are bad and that some, like Randy, can actually be somewhat like him. After the talk when he goes back to Two-Bit he asked what the soc had to say and Ponyboy just replied with, he's not a soc, just a guy who wanted to talk.
I agree, but greasers need to prove ourselves to the socs by winning.
Ponyboy
I think we should call off the rumble tonight. Nothing ever changes by fighting.