[ She bites back a smile. She wonders if that's a hint of naive optimism, or if their beginnings were that inauspicious. Best not to dwell on it, though. ]

You know what I think? I think you'll be fine. It sounds like a good group, Billy. If it was me? I think I'd trust you guys.

[ She'd trust Billy. He's such an obviously, genuinely good kid who'd do everything he could to help others. ]