“My friends won’t ask. They don’t care what weird things adults are doing.” Molly laughs. “Well, that’s good, I guess. She puts a hand on Jo’s shoulders. “I’m sorry for not telling you the truth right up front,” she says quietly. “I’m sorry too,” I add. “It’s fine.” Jo shrugs. “Though I don’t know why adults make everything so complicated. It’s obvious you both actually like each other, so I don’t know why you don’t just date for real. Is there any dessert?”
