Because this was the end of stage one in the life of Natalie Adams. A loss of innocence, what could best be described as her first love, and a good chunk of her heart, all in one fell swoop.

So please excuse her if she sounded more than a little strained as she said, "Shut up, Peter."

Still without looking at him. Because she'd watched it unfold this far, so why not watch Todd get in the car, and watch herself still waving as the car started down the street?