Chapter 2
"My first day back went surprisingly well. None of my students rebelled against me. However, at the end of the day, C.B. paid me a visit in my classroom."
Jeff sat at his desk grading papers. C.B. knocked on the door and entered the classroom.
"Hey," Jeff said.
"Can I talk to you?" C.B. asked.
"I need to talk to you too," Jeff said. "For the parade, I was thinking that maybe our Quiz Bowl team could be in it."
"I like that idea," C.B. said.
"Good," Jeff said.
"Listen," C.B. said, pulling up a chair and sitting down. "I know what it's like to lose someone so close to you. It's never easy to say goodbye to a loved one. So, if you need to talk, I'm right here."
"Thank you," Jeff said, sitting the papers down. "I'm going to get some Chinese food."
Jeff got up and walked out of the classroom, leaving C.B. sitting there.
"C.B. decided to go speak to Coach Mellor."
C.B. and Coach Mellor sat on the bleachers in the gym.
"And he's keeping himself busy and distracted," C.B. said. "I'm worried about him."
"I am worried about him as well," Coach Mellor said. "He needs to grieve. We've got to get him to cry."
"Well, they cancelled Everwood," C.B. said. "He loves that show."
Jeff walked into the gym.
"Rick," Jeff said. "I totally forgot to meet with you about the status of the parade."
"Jeff," C.B. said. "I have some bad news."
"What?" Jeff asked.
"They cancelled Everwood," C.B. said.
"I heard," Jeff said. "That totally sucks. So anyway, we need to touch base on the parade."
"Okay," Coach Mellor said. "Stop by the gym tomorrow."
"Will do," Jeff said smiling.
Jeff walked off and Coach Mellor looked at C.B.
"Operation: Make Jeff Cry," Coach Mellor said.