LYRON Monday couldn't have come fast enough, and I just had to say, I was really looking forward to it. Today was the day I would finally be face-to-face with Brad and his parents. I wasn't worried about myself, but Eleo? That was a whole different story. I wanted to make sure he was alright for this meeting. As I pulled into the school parking lot, I caught sight of Eleo getting out of the car. The driver must've dropped him off early since the meeting was later in the day. A pang of protectiveness shot through me as I watched him walk in, looking a little more serious than usual. He had this focused look on his face, and I was proud of that. Alora and Martins came running up to him as he entered. "Hey, Eleo! How are you feeling today?" Alora asked, concern written all over her

