Summary

Ariel (continued) – When Ariel, Syrah, and Monica get to her house, there is a used, red 2012 Ford Focus in the driveway with a note from Charles Grantham. The car belonged to Hillary and is a gift to Ariel from them both, with six months of insurance paid, and the registration in Ariel’s name completed. Ariel is stunned and does not know if she can accept such a gift. Monica and Syrah urge her to do so. The biggest problem Ariel will face is her dad, but Monica and Syrah still encourage her. The girls decide to try the car out. It has a full tank of gas. Monica wonders what Gabe will have gotten, and refers to him as Ariel’s boyfriend. Ariel says he is not her boyfriend, to which Monica responds she is glad. Syrah heads home, and Monica goes over...