Chapter 79

Steve waited for Gwen after class. “So what did Ms. Summers need to discuss with her hero before class this morning? Was she worried that we’d tell the other kids what happened?”

“I don’t think that even occurred to her. She heard that Donner fell down some stairs on New Year’s and hurt his arm. She just wanted to be sure I wouldn’t get in trouble for it and I assured her that some guy falling down his stairs couldn’t affect me.”

“Steve, I know your father was a SEAL and you’ve been around some rough people and places, but is it necessary to use violence to solve every problem?”

“Of course it isn’t. You know that as well as I do. But to respond to what you’re trying to ask, I don’t take advantage of anyone and I don’t look for confrontation. But I will stand up to bullies and abusive people. What chance did Ashley have with Donner? What chance would you have? What about your mom with those two creeps? As long as there are people walking the planet, there’ll be bad