Betty #18

In "Beach Babysitter," Veronica finds herself reluctantly babysitting her five-year-old cousin Bernadette during a much-anticipated beach trip with Betty, worried that Bernadette’s antics might ruin her chances of catching the eye of a new boy. The story unfolds as Veronica navigates the chaos of a toddler at the shore, all while trying to keep her cool and her plans intact.

In "It Takes Two to Tangle," Veronica and Betty find themselves in a playful rivalry during a fishing trip on the Lodge yacht, where Veronica's pride is on the line after landing a massive striped bass. When her father plans to feature her in the local paper with the catch, Veronica goes to surprising lengths to make sure Betty doesn’t outdo her — turning a simple outing into a high-stakes game of one-upmanship.

In "Taken for a Ride," Betty takes on a neighborhood lawn-care mission with good intentions, only to discover just how exhausting a full afternoon on the new riding mower can be. Written by an unnamed creator and illustrated by an unnamed artist, the story captures the quiet chaos of teenage responsibility with a touch of humor and relatable fatigue.