pardon me. but is one of you nick twisp? the two other boys exchange confused glances, not entirely if this is how people go missing.
i'm wally. i'm a friend of your mom's. nick nods, not yet sure whether or not this gentle giant is actually blushing with shyness or red with agitation at being sent on a midnight mission.
so, uhm, uh.  your mom says you need a ride. did i mention i'm a friend? nick breaks into a smile. finally the gods have cut him a break.
ava gardner. estelle smiles with pride. nick and the other boys regard the gentle giant with admiration. he bashfully averts his eyes.
well, uhm.  it was nice meeting you, nick.