PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE

In the dimly lit classroom, the air thick with a mix of horror and disbelief, Hannah's dad, a man usually composed and stern, struggles to contain his fury and embarrassment. He clutches the edge of the table, knuckles white, as Mr. Steele, Hannah's teacher, delivers a report that goes beyond the pale."Hannah's been acting... differently, Mr. King. Slutty, I'm afraid to say. I've caught her giving handjobs to the boys in my class,"Mr. Steele's voice barely above a whisper, yet every word hits like a physical blow. Hannah's dad, his face a mask of shock and anger, processes the words, each one slicing through his parental pride. "I... Ican't believe this," he mutters, more to himself than to Mr. Steele. Seething with rage and a need for immediate action, he waits until Mr.