* Near the end of the novel, Raleigh sits on a park bench and cries, believing that she's ruined the "journey of self-discovery" that her traveling companions were on and that they only invited her by accident. [[spoiler:Cue Stephanie telling her several comforting words, including an affirmation that she is now "our new best friend" and "MY new best friend". The scene ends with Stephanie responding to Raleigh's tear-soaked statement that she is dead by saying that she's alive and "fucking hardcore" Once Raleigh starts sobbing and can no longer respond, Stephanie hugs her.]]