It's weird, because Rachel hasn't really even thought about it, either. The word just sort of slipped out of her mouth without her thinking about it. "No, it's okay," she says, with a half-smile. She can appreciate Lydia's attempt to inject some levity into the situation. "He was fine. He was just -- really upset about it, you know? We're both glad you're back, though."

She pauses, tucks her hair behind her ear, and her smile turns a little wry. "Besides, us girls have to stick together, right? And keep guys like Stiles from doing anything too dumb."