That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying even though it's bad enough that even one can make you question everybody, it's not everywhere. It's why when something like this happens, it makes the news. It's a big deal.

I wouldn't tell you a lie to put you in danger just to make you feel better. You're probably one of the safest kids at that school. You stay that way by talking to the people you trust and making sure they stay visible, and I'm pretty sure you couldn't shake your mom off even if you had secret service training.

Until you feel okay again, how about I help with your homework? Your dad kept fighting to get out to get to me so he's under house arrest, but he's still trying to work so it'll give me something to do when he's writing.