LILA

It's Saturday, and I've already discussed the plan with Ava. She was more than excited to hang out, practically bouncing on her toes when I told her. Derrick, on the other hand, was over the moon. Ever since he learned that we're heading to an Amusement park and then a book store, he had been more ecstatic.

"It's going to be so cool!" Derrick exclaims for the tenth time, arms flailing as he nearly trips over his own sneakers. "I'm going to ride the fastest roller coaster ever. Like, so fast my cheeks are gonna fly off my face!"

Ava snorts. "You said that last time, and then you...