Chapter 6FRITZ WAS DISAPPOINTED to awaken to a clear sky. At lunchtime, he saw Sandy and Ashley talking in her classroom. Damp tracks marked her cheeks. When Ashley missed lunch duty, Fritz bought him a sandwich and a bottle of juice.
“Ash, are you okay?”
“Yeah, fine,” he said, wiping his eyes. “I just had a talk with Sandy. A little emotional.”
“I brought you some lunch.”
“Thanks. I'll talk to you later. Are you going to the football game?”
“Depends on Linda. If she's up to it, we'll be there. If not, I don't know if I'll come alone. Later.” As he returned to his classroom, Sandy was walking down the hall toward him.
“Hi, Fritz. It's my last day. Give my best to Linda, will you? And, well, I just talked to Ash.” She sighed. “I just have to get through the rest of the day. Thanks for
