Ezra Fitz

Um, I... Listened to music.

Can I get you a cup of coffee?

We're all rooting for her to succeed.

What is your question?

But I can try.

Why? You think he has something to do with this?

and if you put him on the defensive-- He's not in that place anymore.

There's no reason to tell your mom.

and avoid saying your name...

Wharton's use of symbolism?

It's like we're going backwards.

Well, I saw her after the makeup exam yesterday,

It's Emily. Has she called you yet? No.

and she was...distraught. She thought she did poorly.

So...Aria mentioned

you're taking the English make-up exam this Thursday.

it doesn't mean she got it.

Everything you need to know is already in your head.

There's a lot riding on this for her.

No, I'm okay. Thanks, Mr. Fitz.

walking on bit of scorched earth when it comes to us,

I just wanted to know how she did.

Sure. But if this is about Aria--

So how did you prepare for a race?

One battle at a time.