Chapter 20DAY AND NIGHT fought. Day chased night from the Monday horizon, and night pushed back in the afternoon. Daylight savings hibernated. Ashley returned to his classroom. After school, Jane told them the president would be in early the next day.
“Who's coming with him, Jane?” asked Linda.
“I'm not sure. The First Lady will be here. And the agents, probably James and Mel.”
“Does anyone know what he wants to do?” Linda asked.
“Once the word is out, there will be a lot of chatter, so he's keeping it close. I spoke to him this morning. He knows how hard this will be.”
“So why is he coming here?” asked Linda. “Other than talking to Fritz.”
“He wants to thank the people who helped save his life, but other than that, I don't know.”
Something, he wasn't sure what, made Ashley uneasy.
