Love and Other Words

Macy’s dad asks if she wants to go to Goat Rock, a place Macy loves. He asks if she wants to invite Elliot, and she says yes. On the ride to Goat Rock, Elliot is fidgety. Later, when they are alone on the bluffs, he admits it’s because Duncan makes him nervous. Macy doesn’t understand why and speculates it is because her father is so tall. It’s also because he is so quiet. Elliot notes, “I don’t speak Danish Eyeball” (29). Elliot presents Macy with a wrapped gift. This touches Macy, who says, “I didn’t expect you to get me anything” (29). The gift is Bridge to Terabithia. Macy hasn’t read it. Elliot says, “I sort of feel like I could be your May Belle” (30).

Macy is with her best friend Sabrina again. She tells Sabrina that Elliot broke up with his girlfriend for her. Sabrina is surprised that Macy isn’t happier about seeing him. Macy says that Sabrina just doesn’t like Sean, but Sabrina says that isn’t true. She notes Sean is the only person Macy has gone on more than three dates with, and for that she admires him.