two “C’s” and only one “D” later (this was an honor’s literature class), she finally finished and gratefully got up, wincing at stiff muscles from sitting so long. Glancing at a clock, she was surprised to see it was almost midnight.

Although Kevin had said he’d call, she doubted he’d call this late. Maybe he’d tell her more in the morning.

Still unable to shake the crazy feeling that this all had something to do with John, she went upstairs to bed. Sleep was a long time coming, and when she did finally drift off, it was to uneasy dreams of John, her students and a vague feeling of dread.

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