20 Summary

Kimmie tags along on the date that Ben and Camelia have at Seaview Park. Kimmie is bringing her little brother, Nate. Kimmie is grounded for making Nate do all the chores; now, Kimmie is his slave for a few days as punishment. Ben has set up a picnic for Camelia. They learn about each other, from Ben's love of meditation and practice of tae-kwan-do, to Camelia's love of sculpting clay. Then they kiss, and Ben pulls away abruptly, packs up, and leaves without a word.

20 Analysis

Camelia has at least enough common sense not to head to her date alone. A public date in the park, with Kimmie nearby, seems to be a safe way to handle a potentially dangerous situation. Yet, a sudden kiss between Ben and Camelia causes Ben to flee.