“Do you know if Bethany is going tonight?”

“Not really. If she is, she’ll probably be going with Collen.”

Mom glanced at me as if my tone had given something away. “You don’t sound happy about that.”

“She’s being stupid and won’t listen to me.”

“Is she sleeping with him?” Mom whispered.

“Yeah,” I said, knowing it would get back to her Mom. I didn’t care.

Mom just took a deep breath as she turned into the school loop. “I didn’t mean to bring you down on your big night.”

“It’s okay. I’m not as nervous now,” I said and gave her a thin smile. “Thanks for everything.”

“Have fun,”...