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really throwing it all away?” Kera asked him. She never expected him to send her away, then go through all of her mother’s things and get rid of things while she was gone.
    “Are you okay with this?” H er father’s voice turned soft.
    Was he? Kera listened to him talk about all the memories he had with her mother. Of course she still felt guilty for being the reason her mother was dead, but she never wanted her father to suffer when he didn’t have to. So Kera pretend ed to be excited for him .
    Hours later and s he still couldn’t wrap her head around what was going on back home. It would take all day to drive back , but maybe she should visit home this weekend.
    Kera blinked and reminded herself to listen. She sat in the back of Professor Tate’s class as he spoke dramatically. “It will be first and foremost the underline synopsis of this class…” dramatic break, again, “… considering the neophyte nature of undergraduates, it would be unfair for me not to inform you…” pause again for dramatic effect, “fifty percent of your grade will be awarded for your team effort on understanding the process that has encompassed realizing, defining and accepting an established mental disorder.”
    Professor Tate then smiled smugly at the reaction from his students.
    Pens and pencils scratched furiously on paper. Everything he said after fifty percent of your grade was mumbled under the breath of each student. Finally he continued.
    “Raise your hand when I call your name. Anthony Forester and Teresa Gates…” He paused, “…Schizophrenia.”
    He continued until over half the class was paired before Kera heard her name.
    “Julie Hartley and Kera Conway…” pause, “Sociopathic disorder.”
    Kera locked eyes with a girl at a table across the room.
    After class Julie walked up to her briskly. “Kera?” She asked. She had brown hair pulled into a pony tail and glasses that looked too small for her face. Her expression wasn’t happy and for some reason Kera felt like she was the cause.
    “Nice to meet you Julie.” She said as she put her things back into her bag.
    Julie gave her a slight half smile and then crinkled her nose. “ We only have six weeks. I think we should draw out a schedule.” She said in a nasally voice.
    Kera nodded and made her way to the exit.
    Julie followed like a puppy dog to its new owner. “I must obtain the best grade on this project.”
    Kera nodded in agreement. “ Okay . ”
    “I don’t think you understand.” Julie rushed in front of Kera to get her attention. “I am working for valedictorian.” She announced with her nose in the air.
    Wow. Kera walked around her as she said. “I understand.” The sun was almost blinding as it reflected off the thin layer of water on the ground. She glanced back at the now silent Julie to see if she lost her in the crowd.
    Unfortunately Julie was still there.
    Her face was flushed as she looked past Kera. The students were thinning and when Kera turned around, she realized what Julie was staring at.
    “Hi.”
    “Andrew.” Kera greeted him. “What are you doing here?”
    “I wondered if you would go with me to a get together at my house on Friday?” He raised his eyebrows slightly at Julie.
    Kera glanced over and noticed Julie’s star struck expression. Smiling, she introduced her. “Andrew, this is Julie Hartley.” Was it physically possible to direct his attention to Julie rather than her?
    “Hey.” Andrew acknowledged her briefly before he took out his cell phone. “Give me your number Kera, I will pick you up.”
    Kera snorted.
    He looked up. “Is something wrong?”
    Kera adjusted the strap of her bag. “We were just given a big project.” She began.
    “No.” Julie almost shouted. Her breath came in short pants. “I – we would love to come. The project can wait.”
    Andrew laughed. “Yeah, bring your friend.” He motioned his head to Julie then waited with his phone expectantly.
    Kera hesitated for a