Ellie is $$6$$ years older than Lola, and Maddie is $$2$$ years older than Lola. Therefore Ellie is $$4$$ years older than Maddie. 
Maddie is $$2$$ years older than Lola, and Lola is $$6$$ years younger than Ellie.  How much older is Ellie than Maddie? 
Options:
  - $$2$$ years 
  - $$3$$ years 
  - $$4$$ years 
  - $$5$$ years 
  - $$6$$ years 