The gang nods. They had heard through the grape vine that Britney's mother was recovering from a serious illness. Kissa gives him a warm smile when he takes his seat again. She gives him a squeeze of the hand when he announces it as his good deed for a few days. Kissa has no doubt that Britney will pray, just not to Aphrodite. She's rather surprised when the cheerleader doesn't show up to Art class. Brice coming home with them is becoming a fairly frequent event. The girls tune the guys out on the bus ride home.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Brice is always respectful to Lexeo's Aunt. He figures there related by marriage, because the women and Lexeo look nothing alike. He always offers to help with the dishes, seeing as Stella prefers to do them the old fashioned way, much to the relief of Kissa, Reeva and Lexeo. They spend plenty of time playing videos, competitions running strong between them. The girls con both boys into going horse back riding. </span>