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He Knows..

Gerry is sitting in the back of his freshman geometry class frantically searching for his homework to turn into his teacher. His notebook is a mess with loose papers everywhere, but he finds his worksheet. He gathers his things and walks to the front of the class. “Uhh… here’s …m-my homework Mr. Wright.” He turns and tries to quickly leave the room. “Gerry, can I talk to you for a second.” Gerry’s little eyes dart back to the teacher. Scared and timid, Gerry says, “Sure… Sure thing.” Mr. Wright notices Gerry’s unshaven face, big ears, and red eyes. He asks Gerry how his first month of school is going. “Well…it’s okay.” Gerry responds in his soft, squeaky voice. Mr. Wright watches Gerry fidget with his backpack for a minute. “Are you feeling well? Your eyes are puffy and red.” “Y-Yeah… I just have a cold.” Mr. Wright knows something else is going on. He dismisses him anyways. Gerry scurries out of class, not looking forward to their next talk…