"Chocolate's good," Beverly says with a grin, reaching out to take the second milkshake from Richie. The paper cup is damp with condensation, but the milkshake hasn't melted too much yet, a benefit of the weather not being too hot. She's impatient for summer, mostly because she really cannot wait to be out of school for a few months, but this has its perks, too.

"Though I'd love to see how much of a brain freeze you can put yourself through."