Repeating Calculus

Last year Calculus asked if she could come back as my aide, and I agreed. This was her first day, which is odd since it’s the fourth day of school. It's better to be late than never, I suppose.

Seeing how it would have been hard for her to start the conversation with a big bubble of gum growing from her mouth, I decided to speak first.

“Where have you been?”

POP!

“Mexico.”

I dropped it and didn’t explore further. Guessing the why is much more fun than hearing it.

Took a wrong turn?

Drug mule?

Checked into a special clinic that treats Senioritis?