And Nancy was much happier at the thought of having Serena present. There was a certain appeal to having some privacy when she tried blowing Drew. But, too, Serena had shown her everything she knew. The emotional support of having her there would be nice, as would the lack of secrecy. Privacy was good and all, but Nancy would happily sacrifice it for any increased closeness with her sister. Her... love?

Was it too early for thinking like that? Maybe. Maybe just a little. That sort of thinking, at least, could remain secret for now.

Nancy anxiously waited for Serena to come home. Unlike before, when she didn't have any...