Seems to be a non-example. Can't see "friends as close as family."
True Companions: Jason's parents get along with Larry pretty well, considering he's tried to kill their son so many times.
Tommy only using Kat as a substitute for Kimberly? Pretty much every Tommy/Kim shipper's personal fanon. Kat cheating on Tommy? A bit out of character. Tommy forgiving David and Kat and still being friends with them? Just plain weird.
Seems to be a non-example. Can't see "friends as close as family."