Cory had been called as a witness to Shawn, Topanga, and Jack's disciplinary hearing. After explaining to the best of his ability what had happened, he sat down next to a distinguished-looking older gentleman he didn't recognize. The dean who was conducting the hearing announced that each accused student was allowed to call a character witness. Topanga had Mr. Feeny vouch for her honesty, and Jack had Eric explain that he was never violent. When Shawn's turn came, the man next to Cory stood up and took a place at the table across from the dean.
He cleared his throat. "My name is Bob Keller. I am an alumnus of this university, and I sent my three daughters here. It would have certainly affected my attitude towards the university if I had ever found out that any of them were subjected to treatment of the sort this young lady describes. It certainly will affect my attitude towards the university if in its effort to cover up this treatment it negatively impacts the career of a young man who has brought a great deal of revenue into my company, some of which I have been moved to share with the Office of University Advancement."
"I see, and do you have any comments on this young man's character."
"Shawn Hunter is uniquely in tune with the desires of his generation, while possessing a creative intelligence far beyond his years. In addition, he is an excellent negotiator and possesses a unique personal charisma."
"Very well, then. After hearing this testimony I do not believe it would be in the best interest of the University to pursue this case any farther."
Cory walked up to Shawn after the hearing was over. "You think you could get that guy to testify at my hearing?"
Mr. Keller overheard them. "No luck, kid. Hunter here is a rainmaker. You want my help, then you'd better make it rain. Besides, I never gave any money to Pennbrook to start with."
Cory put his head in his hands and sighed. "Great, I've barely been at college for two months and now I'm gonna get expelled."
"Did you try asking Feeny for help?"
Feeny also overheard them. "I'm afraid it would be inappropriate for me to involve myself in your case. This is life, and these things happen. And you're not children anymore."