School starts up again eventually. Bella picks up a little pocket money by playing school bus, since her potential private-sector customer base is somewhat deterred by the fact that she doesn't operate during school hours. There are no dances, but Bella and Adana - while not overwhelmingly given to public displays of affection - are not particularly private about the mere fact of their togetherness, and word gets out.

Adana's invited to another interview - politely on a weekend - at the proposed site of a memorial for those lost, after school's been back in session for a couple of weeks.