“Did they tell you what happened?” Nate said.
Stevie just shook her head.
“So are we going to be allowed out?” Nate asked.
“I guess so,” Stevie said. “Soon. My parents called me. I guess the school let them know? So your parents will know soon. Everyone is going to know.”
“Yeah,” David said. His voice caused Stevie to start. She saw Janelle take this in, and look from Stevie to David curiously. “The word is out. So we’re going to be knee deep in counselors soon.”
He would not stop looking at her. And not just looking. It was a penetrating, unwavering look.
“I better call my parents first,” Janelle said, grabbing her phone. “Can we do that? Do you think we can?”
Stevie shrugged.
“I’ll wait,” Janelle said, setting her phone down. “I’ll ask Pix when she’s out of the shower.”
“Après les déluge,” Ellie said, out of nowhere. “Les parents.”