The Nature of Science
Chapter 1
Elena looked hard at her newest painting as a kiss was placed on her neck. She giggled and turned around to kiss her husband. So far her life had turned out amazingly and she couldn't be happier. She had a loving husband and a beautiful teenage daughter. She couldn't ask for more.
She looked at Damon who had a note in his hand and gave him a questioning look. He handed her the envelope and she opened it.
"So what does it say?"
"They want me to come back to the school and be a mentor to teenagers who are in bad living situations or having problems in their lives."
"It sounds like a pretty good opportunity."
She shrugged and went back to looking at her painting. After all these years she never expected for her school to invite her back. After what happened with her during her pregnancy she was shocked they invited her back at all. She didn't think she was that good of a role model.
"So what do you think?" Damon asked sitting down next to her.
"I think this is a mistake. They have the wrong girl."
"Or maybe they have the right girl and you just don't want to admit it."
She smiled and turned around.
"I don't like it there Damon. I have bad memories."
"Maybe this is your chance to make some new ones. Come on Elena, what do you have to lose?"
"My dignity."
He grabbed her hand and looked deep into her eyes.
"This is a great opportunity Elena and you could really help a person when almost no one was there for you."
Elena smiled. She had to admit that Damon had a point.
"So will you do it?"
"Fine, I'll do it, but it's only because you're so convincing and maybe this will give me a chance to get more involved in my daughter's life."
Damon smiled and kissed Elena's forehead.
"That's my girl."
Elena just hoped that it would all be worth it.