One of them had witnessed my depraved performance, and I had no idea who it was. Anthony, who gave P.E. and biology and was well-known as a womanizer?...But he seemed to be more interested in getting a cup coffee from the huffing, steam-blowing, near-dead machine someone had brought with them years ago than in me. Or Mr. Stone, our reserved principal, about whom it was whispered that he had a thing for fragile ballet dancers? “Budge over,” Melinda Brooktree’s deep voice almost bellowed in my ear,. Now, sir, on what basis should we be called African-Americans? We wish to be thought of as just plain Americans who happen to be Negroes. Clear?" Then tears appeared at the corners of her eyes as she continued, "My first husband gave his life in defense of the United States. He did not die defending Africa! Am I making myself clear, sir?" What a fool I've been!" Sam Duncan interjected. "Mary, was your first husband Tom Jefferson?" When she nodded, Sam continued, "Judge, let me tell you. I don't give a shit about the money, I just want our drug to start helping people who can be cured, but as with any problem, fix the money and fix the problem. Just follow the money."And with that, the line clicked dead leaving Selena holding the dead phone to her ear."Mr. Gaiters, are you there?" She asked already knowing that the line was dead.Selena sat back in her chair."What just happened?" She asked herself.She bolted up in her seat quickly and woke her computer and tapped in her password. Mike then held out a hand and Kelli emerged, dressed in a stunning ball gown. The girls were going 'wow', and the boys were open mouthed in shock. Mike took her arm and kissed her, and then turning to the crowd said, 'my I introduce my guest for tonight, my fiancée and soon to be my wife, Kelli.'They moved to one side and Mark held out a hand to someone inside the limo, another stunningly beautiful vision emerged; he also took her arm, kissed her and said, 'my I introduce my guest for tonight,.