The next day, as with every day, students must attend homeroom.
-by which point, Isaac has spotted them.
He continues eating, quietly.
He's sitting alone.
"He is your friend and he looks lonely... but I also want you to feel safe. You're my priority here."
"His dad isn't here. I don't think I could do it without you."
This isn't an answer, but it might be a hint.
"Hey," she repeats with a smile. "I'm Juliet. And we are totally inviting ourselves to sit with you."
"Juliet and I get along pretty well. We don't need unanimity. I'll go where she goes, and she'll go where I go."
"I'll be expecting it in the mail then. I'm sure it'll be very heartfelt and thankful."
"How about we start with food. We'll get some and I'll cover all of it. Yours included."
"At least we still have something in common."
Matt seems quite content to continue the handholding, unless Juliet objects.
No objection here. She summons the waiter and they order.
"I'm very likable. Nobody can resist my charms." Beat. "Unless you're Danny, I suppose. But that's probably a fluke."