(Later in the Girls'Gym locker room)
Samantha sniffed and pulled away from Randi's hug. It was such a humongous relief to have told Randi everything. Unfortunately, it didn't make it hurt any less.
"Oh my God, Sam, I'm so sorry!" Randi said. . No wonder you seemed distant. Wow, I never imagined Jake Ryan doing something like that! I thought he was the most perfect guy on Earth."
Samantha sighed. "So did I. This is all my fault. I should have known that he'd never pick me over Carolyn."
"Come on, Sam. Jake Ryan doesn't deserve you. You're too good for him. I bet there are plenty of guys who would kill to go out with you."
Samantha sighed and hugged her friend. "Thanks, Randi. And I'm sorry I've been such a lame friend. I'm sorry I ignored your phone calls, and..."
"So you did know it was me." Randi said, making them both laugh.
"I guess I thought if I kept it to myself, then it wouldn't make it true." Samantha said. "Pretty stupid, huh?"
Randi sighed. "I would have done the same thing. Speaking of... What are you going to do now?"
Samantha shrugged. "Go back to being a dork, I guess."
"Sam, you're not a dork." Randi said.
Samantha was grateful for Randi's kind words. But it would take more than a best friend's compassion to get Jake Ryan out of her heart.