"Seriously?" Kamala asks because it is hard to believe. He always seems to know every kid. Maybe this is progress? They did talk about this. She did agree. That doesn't make her any less scared to step up when a strange boy is involved.

Kamala sighs deeply as she realizes she needs to get over it. She is capable. He did listen to her at the party. She can't spend her life running to Frank whenever she's worried she won't be enough. "You're right. I get so nervous I'll mess it up that I forget I've dealt with crazier stuff." Her expression softens as it starts to hit home just how right Frank is. Her mother hasn't doubted her for a second, has she? "I have such a great Ammi."