There was still some stuff she desperately wanted to get out of the house, and she knew that Miles was at the dance, and Hunter was probably asleep by now, her parents would be gone and it was the best way to get what she needed and get out. She was about to go up the steps when she heard a familiar voice say her name, whipping around, she saw Arlene. She put her hand to her lips and rushed over, grabbing her hand, she practically dragged her up to her room and shut the door, locking it. “Nobody can know i’m here,” She whispered.
Arlene allowed herself to be whisked up the steps, too shocked and overjoyed to react in any other way. She nodded at Frankie’s request and threw her arms around her friends neck, glad to see her. “First, you get locked away by your dad. Then, you’re locked away with Vince.” Arlene whispered, stepping away. “I’m beginning to think you’re getting into all these situations so you never have to see me, Francesca.” She said playfully, a little glint in her eye. She sat down on Frankie’s bed, watching the girl. “What – aren’t you staying?”