Hurry! I have to be on time! Can’t afford to be a second late! It’s a consequence too much to bear if I’m late. If I don’t make it, he will suffer.

Where is it?! Where to I turn?! Got it, right at the light. The officer frowned but I wasn’t speeding, so they didn’t pursue. I have to make this next light or else… dammit! Have to stop; crossing guard stopped us early, with a sly, mocking smirk on her face.

Wait a minute! This is going in circles. If I just turn here…yes! Straight down here…yeah baby! Ok, I made it. “Have a great first day son. Don’t forget to enjoy these next four years; you won’t get ‘em back until college!”