Chapter 16The day seemed to go on endlessly for Kayla but finally ended, in spite of itself, except for the fact that she had a student staying after school for detention. Kayla sat and went over her plans for the following week. She had written them the prior evening to free up her weekend for fun with her lover. She added a few things as she scanned them and knew that certainly she was watching the clock as much or more than the student. Finally, she was free to put her work week behind her, and she entered the shared office and thrilled to the sight of Melissa standing by her desk, clearly packed up and ready to leave. “I thought you’d never get here,” Missy said with feigned consternation. “I’m ready to go as soon as you are.” “I’ve been ready since early this morning,” Kayla replied

