How It All Goes Down
- America keeps the kiss a secret, so she's shocked to find out three days later that Maxon smooched Olivia.
- This makes America feel icky, even though she doesn't want to admit it. Luckily, her thoughts are interrupted by Silvia, who announces that the king and queen of Swendway (so many lulz) are visiting in three days.
- The staff goes into overdrive preparing the palace for these VIPs. They cover the garden with "giant tented pavilions" and set the scene for a serious shindig (19.35).
- The day of the event, America finds herself talking to Adele, Queen Amberly's older sister. Adele is a little drunk and a lot brash, which America finds charming.
- The other girls think that Adele is kind of low-class, which doesn't sit well with America. In fact, it makes her think about how winning the Selection might affect her family.
- As if on cue, Maxon appears. He tries to flirt, but America isn't having any of it right now.
- Maxon goes off with Celeste, and America finds Marlee sitting alone. America tries to convince Marlee to take part in the festivities, but Marlee is insanely cranky.
- America ends up talking to Adele again. Adele reveals that the queen had two miscarriages before having Maxon.
- America looks up at sees Maxon playing with his cousin. He smiles at her, and she smiles back.