Malcolm
The Beginning
After our surprise meeting at school nearly three weeks ago, Mandy left with Jase.
I couldn't wrap my mind around what had happened until I went back to my classroom, found my phone, and read her text. For a grown man, I couldn't keep the moisture from blurring her words.
Sorry to bother you at work. I should have told you, but I was afraid. I'm at my son's school for a meeting with his new teacher. I'm scared, and I wish you were here. He's a great kid. You're an amazing man. Can I introduce the two of you? I would love for you two to meet.
Her fear and bravery come through louder than her words. I want nothing more than to hold her in my arms. It may have been fate that brought me to this town, Mandy into my life, and Jase into my classroom, but this was more
