Wait—was she talking to Ashton?

His phone was finally on?

That was my first thought, but I stayed where I was, listening as Alice continued.

"Ashton, Elaine's ex was looking at her kinda weird. I think he still has feelings for her."

"Did you guys fight or something? Elaine seems... off."

"Why haven't you been answering? Your phone's been off, and you're not replying to messages. What's going on?" ...