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Gum to keep it all together, little Cheryl once proclaimed. She was young and chaotic and Mr. Mason wouldn't have had it any other way. All the while she wondered if he'd even like it despite knowing Daddy had a ginger heart. I love it.  

This hadn't been her life for while because Daddy was in Heaven with mom. She hoped.

Still, anxiety pressed. Kept her on her heels and her footwork light. Another followed behind. She swore they did.  

  Cheryl squeezed between the shelves, seizing the perfect opportunity to yank a children's desk from the classroom, lifting it with a battle cry. “ Why are you following me, creep! And who are you!? ”