SOOOO did any of you notice what time it is? Bette said looking down at her watch.

Oh sure change the subject fine but dont EVEN think that this subject isnt going to come up again, Alice said releasing the captive newspaper.

Seriously guys I bet Cecilia and Marina are already on campus, Shane said looking at the clock on the wall. I just hope everything goes the way we planned. Everyone nodded their agreement and glanced at one another with a hint of apprehension.

It will because WERE GOOD, Alice said breaking the tension. Now look at this one you can tell shes got a set of lungs just from looking at the picture! The women crowded around and continued their aunt-like behavior as they traded pictures and comments back and forth.

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Cecilia sat reading over the papers the university lawyers had given to her. There it all was… Jessicas accusations written out in black and white. The more she read, the more angry she became. She had to remind herself that she had done nothing wrong and her colleagues and even Jessicas parents were in a nearby room willing to attest to that fact. The only glitch in their plan had been the fact that the young accuser had failed to show up to the meeting.

Dr. Hammond?

Yes?

Have you finished? one of the lawyers asked as he pushed his glasses further up the bridge of his nose.

Yes.

Then we should begin the questions. We are presently interviewing one Dr. Cecilia Hammond in regards to accusations of misconduct with the student Jessica Sellars. Dr. Hammond has finished reading the submission. Dr. Hammond, do you wish to make a statement? the woman immediately across from Cecilia asked after she had set a small tape recorder on the table to record. The door to the room suddenly opened and Jessica entered out of breath.

I know Im late her voice trailed off when she saw Cecilia and Melissa sitting at the table in the room.

Jessica! Nice of you to join us. Please sit down, although her words were pleasant, Melissas voice betrayed her irritation at the woman.

Jessica? the male attorney questioned. Jessica Sellars?

Yeah the blond answered as she slowly backed towards the door with a panicked look on her face. Melissa was out of her chair quickly and beside Jessica with a hand on her elbow before anyone else could speak. Whats going on here? she asked as Melissa guided her to a chair the furthest from the door and facing it. Jessica slowly sat in the chair as she looked at Cecilia with contempt in her eyes.