Gloria, meanwhile, had sought of Bethany at her locker between classes. Bethany had continued to change over the course of her period, her body losing more age, her hair shrinking to a rounded bob that complimented her hat well, her skin continuing to grow smoother and darker.
"Something I can help you with?" Bethany asked.
"Actually, yeah. You know Danny and Rachel?"
"Danny? Sure, he's on the Lacrosse team. Rachel, however... wait, do you mean Ricky? Sure, I remember her. Nice girl. A little shy and tomboyish, however."
"Well, it would seem our shy little tomboy has a bit of a crush on our lacrosse player. I convinced the two of them to head to Spiked Pit tonight?"
"Spiked Pit? That place gives me a headache."
"Focus, Beth, the venue isn't important. What is important is that I want you to help me with dolling up Rachel to woo Danny."
"Ah, you want me to help Ricky burst from the cocoon as a young woman who would catch our dear Danny's eye? Sounds interesting enough, and I have nothing better to do... sure, why not?"
"Thanks Beth, you're the best."
