Q: marnie could live with it if lila was in love with him . she could probably live with it-eventually-if noah was in love with lila . but she could n't live her life wondering , not knowing for sure how things stood . for a minute , she thought lila was going to pretend she did n't understand the question . then she expelled a soft sigh of resolution and said , '' there 's nothing between me and _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is noah

Q: the worker 's nametag read '' counselor . '' i wondered if the woman had come to the airport to pick up a family member who would never return home . the bus stopped at an intersection . i glanced out the window and saw my parents ' brown car on the other side of the street . i stood up so i could see if it was really _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is them

Q: she 'll have the honor of being in your class this year , '' grace proudly proclaimed , smiling ear to ear . abby squatted down , balancing herself on the balls of her feet so that she was at madison 's eye level and took her hand in greeting . '' it 's very nice to meet you , _ ... Fill the blank.
A:
blank is madison