Ella was laughing so much by the time they reached the kitchens that she had to breathe a couple large, deep breaths to steady herself. For a moment she just looked at Carter with an open mouth, smiling, then burst into laughter again.

Where were the ice creams?! Ella had become much more energized with their little run. And he held her hand.. it suddenly felt more special instead of Nate holding it all the time..

"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!" Ella yelled. Not that loud, but considerably loud.