Chapter 14
The last two days of school before Winter Recess flew by. I came home with a stack of papers and tests to grade, but my students went on break without any major assignments. As usual, they cheered on their way out the door, which made me feel good.
After my talk with Dad I was ready to get him and Mom together, but I knew we had to get through Christmas first. It was only a few days away and I hoped seeing each other for what had always been our favorite family holiday would put them both in the mood to rekindle their relationship.
That, and I was too anxious about going skiing with Joey to think straight about anything else.
I got up early Saturday morning, still on my school schedule. I tried to be quiet making coffee and getting breakfast, but it wasn’t long before Sam wa
