Lilac: We need to tell mom and dad about this rumor. We don’t have to say anything else, just that it’s making life in Berry Springs rough. We can see if you can stay here for a while. Maybe until you graduate in two years. You can get a job and save up for your own place. We can help.

Pansy: Really? That’s awfully nice of you guys. I don’t know what to say.

Lilac: Well, I can’t say for sure we can make it happen, but we can sure try. The only thing I want you to do is apologize to Rosemary and try to improve your attitude.

Pansy: Yeah, sure, whatever. Thanks, Lilac.