Chapter 30

• I climb down the steps of St. José with my work bag around my shoulder and my hair in a loose ponytail as I head toward the parking lot to my car. It's fifteen minutes past seven and I just ended my shift. Right now, I just want to go home, take a shower, and binge-watch Seinfeld over again on Netflix.
• Monique texted me she wouldn't be coming home tonight because she was at Dave's. I'm happy for her even though I strongly believe she deserves someone better than Dave. I think my opinion about Dave doesn't matter as long as he treats her nicely. That's what matters.
• A hand on my shoulder pulls me to a stop and I turn around, startled by the sudden touch. Doctor Sanders pulls away immediately, hands in the air in surrender as he smiles at me.