Plus...shit, we really did have a lot of Calculus homework. I managed to focus on that as I waved good-bye to Coach Perrine and made my way over to my locker after the final bell rang. Trina was already there when I arrived, and I gave her a smile as I bent to get my books and folders sorted. "How long do you think this Calculus will take?" I asked. "Two hours at least," she replied, blowing out an annoyed breath. I nodded and closed my locker. "That's about what I figured," I said. "I hope Nurse Hamilton doesn't mind having us over that long." We continued talking as we made our way to the front office. Linda gave me a nervous smile from her usual post behind that front counter. I gave her a sad smile. "How was your day, Linda?" I asked. "It was fine," she replied quickly. "You?" "

