Chapter Forty-Six

“I was just leaving.” Madison sidestepped past Adam and Danny and walked out the open front door. “And, Jacob, tell Mr. Michaels that I did what he requested, but next time find your own tutor for math so I don’t have to be bothered by you.” She walked down the sidewalk a little, then turned around once more to the three guys, who were watching her leave. “And, Adam, maybe see if you can get your baby brother a sippy cup since he obviously can’t handle a real glass of soda. He spilled it all over himself.” She motioned toward Jacob being in his boxers. “Later.” She walked over to her car and got in to leave.

“You needed help in math, and Madison helped you.” Danny was shocked to find those two together, and neither one of them was dead.

“Mr. Michaels asked her before the break if she would help out for extra credit and referral for college." Jacob kept up the story that Madison was a