Because she's indulging Jade in this, Ari gets the most mischievous grin Jade is capable of. She raises one eyebrow and glances out the window like she could see Essie's poor parents, their targets, from here. "Oh, I doubt it. They'd regret that immediately." (She sounds proud of this.)

But it brings to mind again the uncomfortable truth that she and Ari wouldn't be able to see each other all summer. Jade wouldn't be seeing anyone. She feels very alone already, but covers for it by letting out a short exhale, like she's impatient at how long this bus is taking. "Are you going to be in England all summer?"

Two months suddenly feels very long.