Ben picks up Emily and she thanks him for talking her parents into pushing her punishment back until the next day. She apologizes for practice, and he tells her he forgives her, telling her she’s just confused. He doesn’t apologize for his behavior, which upsets Emily. They pull into Noel Kahn’s driveway and head past the house to the field, which is divided into a horse farm and massive lawn all surrounded by woods. After Ben parks, they cut through the woods to the “party zone” (180), where kids from the all the private schools in the area have gathered.

Emily feels a tap on the back and turns around to find Aria. She hasn’t seen her since she returned from Iceland. Aria tells her she’s been wanting to talk to her or Spencer, which surprises Emily. She’s not sure if Aria is trying to have a reunion with all the old friends. Aria instead asks if there’s been any news about Ali while she was away in Iceland. She starts to make Emily uncomfortable, asking if they found who took her and if Emily thinks she’s dead. Emily hears a voice behind her and turns around to find Maya, who says her brother wanted to come.