The Bench: Gloria enlists Bethany's help.

Gloria, meanwhile, had sought of Bethany at her locker between classes. Bethany had continued to change over the course of her period, her body losing more age, her hair shrinking to a rounded bob that complimented her hat well, her skin continuing to grow smoother and darker. "Something I can help you with?" Bethany asked. "Actually, yeah. You know Danny and Rachel?" "Danny? Sure, he's on the Lacrosse team. Rachel, however... wait, do you mean Ricky? Sure, I remember her. Nice girl. A little shy and tomboyish, however." "Well, it would seem our shy little tomboy has a bit of a crush on our lacrosse player. I convinced the two of them to head to Spiked Pit tonight?" "Spiked Pit? That place gives me a headache." "Focus, Beth, the venue isn't important. What is important is that I want you to help me with dolling up Rachel to woo Danny." "Ah, you want me to help Ricky burst from the cocoon as a young woman who would catch our dear Danny's eye? Sounds interesting enough, and I have nothing better to do... sure, why not?" "Thanks Beth, you're the best."