"Nah, I've got plans. Which is kinda relevant, actually. So. I'm dating Matt Daehler. Well, very soon to be dating Matt. Is this what Danny's problem with me is?"

"Which one is Matt?"

"Cute brunette photographer, likes classic lit, is in our History class?"

"I'll ask him, but it's probably not a problem."

"Let's hope. But if it is, Danny should probably have a conversation with Matt about it."

"Danny's an adult, he can handle that."

She takes out her notebook and highlighters.

"Maybe let me know if it's something else? If that's not a breach of your friendship or something. Or maybe ask him to talk to me himself. Whichever."

"You worry too much. It's bad for your skin."

"My skin is perfect, but thanks for the concern. I'll see you tomorrow, Lydia."

Latin! And shortly, less of that.

She waves goodbye to Boyd, then heads to the darkroom to pick up her stuff.

The art teacher barely looks at her this time, focusing on whatever he's writing at his desk.

And when she retrieves her stuff, Matt is waiting in the parking lot, as promised.

"I didn't actually plan very far ahead. Mind hitching a ride?"

She laughs. "It was a bit spur of the moment. You're forgiven."

She looks around for anyone familiar.

"You have anyone in mind?"

"Well, there's Danny, he'd probably help out...Greenberg? I can try Brian, but I think that's a 'no'."

"Hmmm. I don't think we should antagonise Danny like that. He doesn't like me. I don't know who Greenberg is and I'm not sure about Brian. We can ask? Are any of them even old enough to drive, or are we actually asking their parents?"

"Greenberg has...someone who drives him. Brian has his older brother. Either one should work. We can always just walk somewhere closer."

"Lets ask Brian. I even have some cash if his brother needs some incentive."

So the thing is to ask Brian.

"Hey, Brian, do you mind if Juliet and I hitch a ride?"

"Oh. Sure! If you want. Uh, I have to get to the lawyer's office first, do you mind riding along ten minutes for my brother to drop me off there?"

"That's fine with me. Our destination is the Preserve, so unless that's super out of your brothers way?"

"Should be fine. Are you guys okay riding in the bed?"

To the car! It's a fairly run-down pickup truck.

"Sounds super illegal and dangerous." Beat. "I'm in."

To Matt: "Unless you don't wanna risk death and/or police?"

"I can handle a little excitement."

"One of you should go inside after I get off, less chances to get caught. The Sheriff should be fine either way, he knows us."