Chapter 4

A blinding flash, and Alicia blinked. When she blinked again, she found that Mr. Smith and herself were both transformed into different costumes.

"He always does this." Smith explained. "And just like the client, you never really know who you're going to turn into...although we do get the luxury of turning back into our invisible forms, though at a later time."

"Thanks for that." Alicia mumbled to herself. "Do you always defend and ask for a second chance?"

"Only those that deserve it." Smith replied, checking his outfit and trying to discover his new identity. "And most people deserve a second chance."

"I can't see how Sarah could ever change."

"Well, she may surprise us yet." Smith found a piece of paper in his briefcase and pulled it out. "Great, I'm a substitute teacher for Math all day. This should be interesting."

"And I'm supposed to be finding my way around class as well." Alicia glanced at the binder that she was holding. "That makes two of us."

"First thing that you have to remember," Smith said. "Is to always help push start our client towards their second chance." He motioned to where Sarah was standing, dazed and confused in front of her open locker. One look into her mirror and the girl screamed. Several students glanced at Sarah curiously before moving on.

"Whoa Tess, are you okay?" A boy with messy brown hair and a pleather jacket laid a friendly hand on her shoulder.

"Huh? What?" Sarah brushed the boy's hand from her shoulder and stared into his eyes. "Billy?"

"Uh no, Bobby." The boy pretended to look horrified and offended, but there was a twinkle in his eye. "Do I seriously look that much like my brother?"

"Family look." Sarah managed to stammer.

"Are you all right?" Bobby wrinkled his brow. "You're not going to miss out on today's rehearsal are you?"

"Rehearsal?"

"Are you forgetting everything today?" Bobby laughed and threw up his hands in frustration. "We've only been together on the Drama Club since Grade 8. So it's been 5 years. Don't drop out on me now." Bobby looked at his watch. "I gotta go. See you afterschool!"

"Alright, now for damage control." Smith whispered in Alicia's ear.

"What am I supposed to do?"

"Check up on her, make sure she knows her identity for one. And get her not to attract any more attention for herself." Smith handed Alicia an agenda. "You'll be needing this. And make sure she gets to the rehearsal!"

"Why can't you talk to her?"

"Because I'm a substitute teacher. I'm not supposed to know her." Smith rolled his eyes and gave Alicia a little nudge. "Consider this hands-on experience."

"There you are!" Sarah whispered frantically to Alicia as she approached. "What on earth happened to my hair?! What did you do!?"

"Actually we didn't get to choose. The guy upstairs chose this look for you, and all of us."

"But, my hair." Sarah cried, looking in her locker mirror in horror. "It's brown, and so curly and UGLY."

"Considering how your eternal fate is hanging on the line, I'd say that should be the last thing on your mind." Alicia couldn't help but be annoyed. "Think about the tools you were given. Go to the rehearsal. And here." Alicia handed Sarah the agenda.

"Theresa Sampson..." Sarah read out loud as she flipped through the book. "Wait...that guy called me Tess...is that short for Theresa?"

"That's a good possibility." Alicia pointed out. "Just promise you'll go to the rehearsal okay?"

"Why? It's about saving my life isn't it?" Sarah flipped through the agenda once again. "And judging by the calendar, I'm already in Grade 9. I've already started my teasing towards other people. Especially Billy." Sarah closed the locker door and leaned against it, a dark cloud washing over her face.

"Look, Mr. Smith told me to tell you that." Alicia said. "And you have three days. Don't forget, you're now wandering around as Theresa Sampson and not Sarah Campbell, so I think you should do what Theresa Sampson normally does. He put you here for a reason. There's a reason for everything."

The bell rang and Alicia started to walk away. Sarah grabbed her arm. "Where are you going?"

"Class." Alicia rolled her eyes. "And it would be a good idea for you as well." Alicia walked away to leave Sarah to find her next class.

Author's Note: Sorry if I've been inaccurate for all those die-hard Twice in a Lifetime fans. If you have time, please review. I would like to know if you liked the story or not...hopefully you do!