One of my students was rubbing in some lemon oil, which made the whole entrance smell fantastic. I noted that there was a cradle set up for a cask. Se...n had purchased a cask of Irish-style whiskey from a boutique distillery. Perfect. The debate was beer or no beer. That was easy. Beer was for the lawn. The bar was for liquor and additives. Water, both flat and sparkling was already planned. I suggested coffee instead of beer. Also a version Irish Cream, along the lines of Carolans liqueur,. She pulled back a step, the mascara having run downbecause of her tears. The highlighter on her eyes and the way they glistened had meentranced. I pulled her to me in a long slow kiss. We must have been at it quite a whilebefore I heard a deep masculine clearing of the throat and looked up to see Mr. Banister, the school principal, standing off to the side near the stairwell watching us. “Well,” he said slowly. “I can’t say I approve of this kind of activity in my hallwayson public display for. " What about your friends?"I stared back at the man in the corner as he listed off his friends."This here is John, Dave, and Tom." What about that one?"I pointed to the man who looked at me as though I was being tested. He got up, and came around to me. I felt a little scared as he came closer, invading my personal space. His hand came to my chin and he squeezed it as he turned my face upward."If you're a real good girl Jessi, I'll let you know."He gave my head a shake and then moved back to. I nodded and the judge continued, "She keeps talking about you as the man who saved her and her sister, she still thinks kindly of you even if you did sell her off. When I heard you were here I asked to take your case, just to see how you would react, I must admit I was impressed, even in your confused state you remained focused on Melody!"I couldn't reply to that, but I did ask the question I had to ask, "Can I see Melody? Please."The Judge nodded and then said, "I think we'll all go to see.