Max and Liz moved toward the front of the plane, and they were almost at the door when the group of four entered: Ashton, Jake, Derek and Mike.
The four young men were cheerful and loud and lingering concerns about McKenzie disappeared from Liz's mind.
Max introduced Hunter's training buddies to Liz and the four men didn't make a big deal that Max has a girlfriend (aka Liz), which Liz appreciated.
Ashton, Jake, Derek and Mike waved at everyone present in greeting and when they confirmed that Hunter and Mia are still not here, they took nearest seats.
Max ushered Liz for them to sit in the first row.
"Like this, others can't see us and won't bother us.", Max explained when he sat next to Liz.
Liz wondered, why is he thinking about privacy during a plane flight when this is obviously a group activity? And even his parents are present! Also, she found one fault with his plan: "Can't they just walk here to see us?"
