"So," Helena started, "Where do I meet you two? I can be at the Clock"
"It's not that simple, Helena." Was Barbara's reply, "As her father, who ever this is can take her out of school. No questions asked." Barbara sighed.
"So, tomorrow's headlines read English Teacher Kidnaps Student And Hides Her In A Giant Clock no problem."
Was the sarcastic retort.
"Helena! This isn't funny! Dinah is in serious trouble!" Barbara hissed anxiously as she and Dinah reached the stairs.
"Okay, I'll at the desk when you get there!" Helena said with a sigh.
Helena wrapped her arms around Dinah as soon as she and Barbara came through the door.
"Dinah!" a man said as they reached the desk, "I'm so glad to- Barbara!"
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Oh no, no way in hell!
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