"Yeah, Rachel told me about the Hall-Pass. Something about how you girls decided the others' dads were hot and fair game, right?" I said, probing.

"Yeah, that's it," Cari said curtly, her entire face now a shade of pink.

In that moment, I understood. But I needed confirmation. It was too wild to be possible, wasn't it?

"Cari," I said quietly, "how long were you watching me with Rachel?"

Cari shook her head and kept silent, staring everywhere but at me.

"How long, Cari?" I repeated.

Cari's composure broke. She bent over, putting her face in her hands. "Oh my god, Mr. K. This is so embarrassing. Do I really...