“You’re probably right,” I agreed.

“That’s why I never want to fall in love,” Jorel said. “This crap about kids, marriage, love… it destroys people.”

“You just need the right person to change your mind,” Aneliese looked at him. “And I’m sure you’ll find them, Jorel.”

“I’m thinking of changing my name to Jor-El.”

“Jor-El?” She raised her eyebrows, confused.

“You’ve been hanging out too much with the almost-teenager,” I noted. “And it’s not ...