Chapter 102

"Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, let me introduce the two students most responsible for preventing the recent shooter attack from being even more devastating to the Highland Nation. Risking their lives to save others seems to be commonplace for these two. I give to you, Christine Leonard and Mitchell Kays."

Christine held Mitchell's hand as they slowly made their way to the microphone. Mitchell's difficulty in walking required almost half a minute for the couple to reach it. As Christine helped Mitchell hobble forward, the crowd stood and applauded. After they reached the microphone, the crowd continued the applause. Christine and Mitchell both smiled slightly and nodded. Then Christine stepped back from Mitchell and gestured toward him, and the applause increased.

Surprised, Mitchell raised his flat palm toward Christine in the same universal sign used when indicating others for praise. Once again, the applause increased. Christine smiled and stepped back to take Mitchel