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Estrella sighs as the Château finally comes into view.
"There she is." John B says
"Bet it is good to see her old bones." JJ says, "Welcome home, guys."
JJ ties the boat off as everyone climbs out.
"You know, I gotta be honest." Kie says, "Not exactly looking forward to a check-in at home. My parents probably already arranged my funeral."
"I also predict unpleasantries at the Heyward household after I left the truck in Charleston." Pope says
"My shit is definitely on the street right now." Estrella says as she stands beside Pope
"Hmm." John B mumbles
JJ looks between them, "No one knows we're here, right? And you three aren't gonna get into any more trouble for showing up 12 hours later. Am I right, or am I right?"
"You're not wrong." Pope shrugs
"So that means we have 12 hours to do whatever we want." JJ smiles, "Huh? A little Pogue fellowship. How does that sound? Show Charlotte how the pogues celebrate?"
"Let the shit hit the fan tomorrow." John B says
"Yeah!" JJ cheers before his eyes land on Estrella, "Come on, Star."
"I didn't say anything."
"Exactly." He says, "We haven't had a beer chugging contest in awhile."
Estrella smiles as she looks down.
"The cops could be looking for us." Sarah interjects, "It could be really stupid."
"Sarah Cameron, you've heard of my philosophy, right?" JJ says walking over to her
"No."
"Stupid things have good outcomes all the time." JJ says. John B, Kie, and Estrella mouthing along with him before he claps, "Who's with me? Let's get some beer!"
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After taking showers and grabbing beer from a local shop owned by someone JJ knew, the teens went back to the Château to celebrate.
They set up the hot tub JJ bought and did what they did best. Had fun.
"I never made good grades in school
When I get out, I act like a fool
They say I come in the party
And cause a commotion
I'm smooth
Yeah, call me lotion."
"Pope, that was terrible." Estrella laughs as the others join in
