." And you're worried that her behavior might contaminatethe other students?" It's not that at all, Ms. Rogers. Jessica is a veryspecial child. We fee... that she deserves more attentionthan we can give her here. We're just a public school, Ms.Rogers, and we can't really devote the type of resourcesto your child that she needs."Melanie looked down for a moment, thinking. "In otherwords," she began slowly, "the head of the school boardtold you to get rid of Jessica."The principal looked stunned. I’d hate to have someone destroy the entrance to Crossroads while we’re gone, stranding us there for who knows how long.”“So what are you thinking in that devious little mind of yours?”While looking indignant his love responds, “I’ll have you know my mind is not little. Devious, yes. Little, no. As for my thoughts, I was mentally tossing around the idea of having someone stay here for the time being. Someone like Larry Martin.”“KK, that’s a brilliant idea.”Faking a look of shy humility she. "Chapter 35The next day the guys had nothing planned and were left to do as theypleased for the day. Rick went with Bryan and the ladies to pick up Peteand the younger boys. Pete was immediately engulfed in an embrace by Hannahgetting laughs from the kids as he happily kissed her back.Jaimie and Rick did their walk out back to, "Check on things" at Valerie'surging while the boys gathered their things together. Jaimie loved thelayout of the seating and the tents for the reception were perfect.. Jake stopped kissing her and held her face with his hands. "I was listening to you tell Frank what it's been like for you – living all those years, all those ... centuries ... I don't ever want you to be..."Béla pushed her head forward through his hands and kissed him, causing Jake to stop speaking for a moment."I just want to tell you..." Jake began again.Béla kissed him again, shutting him up, again. Then she began pulling on his belt buckle, trying to get it to open."Alright, I get the.