"Charlotte? Can you come over?"

Charlotte starts to worry as soon as she hears Lizzie speak. It sounds like Lizzie has been crying, and that makes Charlotte angry.

"I'll be right there," Charlotte promises, already gathering her stuff.

"Okay," says Lizzie, and hangs up.


Lizzie is in her room, staring at a piece of paper when Charlotte sees her.

"Hi," says Charlotte.

"Read this," says Lizzie, shoving the piece of paper at Charlotte.

Written at the top of the paper is the title, "List of reasons why Lizzie Bennet is perpetually single". As she reads down the list, Charlotte starts getting angry, but when she gets to number 17, she's shocked beyond belief.

"Oh, Lizzie," says Charlotte, dropping the paper and crushing Lizzie into a hug. Lizzie starts crying again, but Charlotte stays there, rubbing her back.

The crying eventually stops. "Why would Lydia put that on there?" asks Charlotte furiously.

"She probably didn't think I'd ever see it," replies Lizzie.

"That doesn't excuse it," says Charlotte. "She's your own sister, for God's sake. She should care about you, regardless of who you are."

"But she doesn't," says Lizzie. "And neither would the rest of the world, if they knew."

Charlotte sighs. "Well, then they're utterly stupid," she says. "Besides, Jane cares about you."

"Jane cares about everyone," replies Lizzie, with a small smile.

"And so do I," says Charlotte. "I don't care that you're a mutant, Lizzie. You're my best friend for a reason."

"Thanks," replies Lizzie.