She assumed it would. Even Nate and Maddy, as dysfunctional and unhealthy as they were, seemed to sometimes know what the other was thinking.

"It's asking a lot for people of our age to figure out how to take care of ourselves. I know we're not the youngest ones here, not by a lot, but it's still a little nerve-wracking. But I'd say you're doing fine. And if you feel like you're not, I'm more than willing to help.

"Oh. Wow, um. Then it's a good thing I usually prefer skirts and dresses?"

And that was about as pervy as Lexi was willing to get.

"I'm sorry...I'm sorry I didn't get to meet them. Any and all friends of yours are worth meeting. Because they're them and you see something good or interesting about them." And that way, maybe Lexi could be of more help should they leave.

And she's all melty and giggles as well, figured that she'd always be under the circumstances.

Gently, "All right. If you're ready."