2. Budgeting played a huge roll in survival for Alex and Morgan. If they didn't budget they most likely would've become homeless. Every last bit of money mattered to them. 8. I think Alex became so emotional about the services that were given to her and Morgan at The Free Store because, she didn't realize how much basic living things mean and how much prices have an effect on their life. I think Alex also was touched by the people who run the store's kindness. You could tell how grateful she was just to have a table and chairs.