I knew it was bad when there was a huge yellow splatter in the hall. My first thought was of Lian. She hadn’t had school that day; something about the teachers having a professional in-service day. Which meant she got a three day weekend and to stay up late. It also meant that someone had to be here with her during the day; I had monitor duty ( Read more... )

After trying to make their down the aisle, I should've known there'd be a roadblock or two.

( I could see it in his eyes; he really was scared to death. )