I didn't know why she was asking me.“Just go ask the leader.” I tell her and she shrugs.“I did. She said if you took us we could go for a bit.�... She shrugs. “Then we have to go hiking, then come back, eat-”“I don't need the day schedule. I'll take you swimming.” I say as she squeals and runs off. I wince, my head pounding. I was already regretting having to take care of a bunch of children with my hangover.Kristy looks at me. “Come on, let's go get changed then.” She says and we both go to our. Unsure of what to expect, I tried to watch all the girls at once.Surely they wouldn't do anything stupid here? None of them were likethat, maybe; especially Elise. God knew she'd spent enough time undermy roof, eating at my table, moaning under the covers of Lexia's bed."Like your top," said Elise, voice taut. Then she turned and almost raninto the school. I suppose it was hard for her too. Her mates frowned,muttered helloes and then vanished after her.We followed the hubbub of conversation. Robert went over to where she was sitting and he said to her "Marie how can I help you?" Marie looked at Robert and she said "Robert I will have my usual "A Coke with lots of ice". Robert quickly and efficiently prepared Maries soda for her. Once the soda and the ice was in the glass Robert put a straw in the soda glass and he presented it to Marie then he said "Here you go Marie A coke with lots of ice enjoy". Marie thanked Robert then she enjoyed a few sips of her soda and quietly read. At this moment, our entrees were served. I thanked the server. I noticed that Beth seemed to bow and quickly pray. I was quiet and decided not say anything. I wasn’t much for religion, organized or private.We enjoyed our steaks and spoke of more casual things.“X, weren’t you going to look for a new car today?”“If I had time. The bank used too much time and I have to return tomorrow morning. They’re big enough to be very departmentalized. I think I’ve gotten the order right. I’ll find out in the.