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kid’s family. She decided this was one the principal could deal with. She pulled him into the office, and then asked Darcy the receptionist if Principal Hanson was available. She walked into his office, explained what had happened, and was on her way back to her classroom hoping Caleb was still there.
    She practically ran into them as she turned the corner. “Oh I’m sorry. I didn’t see you there.”
    “She was getting embarrassed, so I figured we would wait out here.”
    Abby walked behind Caleb so she could see Madison, but instead of seeking her face, Abby’s eyes landed on Caleb’s neck. He had a cute little mole that she just wanted to run her finger over then kiss. Keep it together sister . After taking a deep breath and shaking her head, Abby addressed the lovable face that now stared at her. “I’m so sorry that Justin was not a good friend today. Please don’t ever take something one of the kids says to heart. Especially something mean.” Abby wanted to wrap her arms around her tiny body, but that would mean she’d be hugging Caleb too. Just the thought of that made her shiver.
    “It’s not your fault Miss Abby, but I wanna go home with my daddy.” Caleb moved his head and placed a kiss on her cheek. Of course, Abby’s eyes went directly to the puckered lips on the little girl’s cheek. Oh man, he’s gorgeous. Focus Abby, focus.
    Wanting to comfort her, Abby answered, “Okay Pumpkin.” Caleb spun around to face her with a stunned look. “I’m sorry, did you have another plan?” She asked timidly.
    “No, it’s just that, well only two people have ever called her that before.” He pointed to himself then up. She caught what he was saying. Abby had just called his daughter a name that her dead mother used to. Could this day get any worse? Before she knew it, another “I’m sorry” escaped her lips.
     
     

     
    Abby was still troubled over what had taken place with Madison earlier. She walked to the teacher’s parking lot with full arms and spotted a blonde she had never wanted to see again. Tiffany Zuckerman. Her eyes focused on Abby, and she did not have her happy face on. Abby looked around in hopes of seeing another teacher, but she knew she wouldn’t find anyone. She had stayed late after school was over to meet with Principal Hanson. He’d informed her that Justin Zuckerman’s mother Tiffany wasn’t a pleased camper, and was not the most reasonable woman. She could always turn around and go back in the school building pretending as if she’d forgotten something, but that was too obvious. She had to face this nightmare head on.
    She approached her car, trying to ignore Tiffany until she saw the blonde seething while stalking up to her. Crap . She needed Leah here for this. Abby opened the trunk of her car and tossed everything in, keeping her cell in her front pocket and keys in her hand.
    “What the hell is your problem, Bitch?” The words came slurring out of Tiffany’s mouth just as the smell of alcohol assaulted Abby’s nostrils.
    “Excuse me?” She was shocked. Abby had never been called that name before.
    “You heard me.” Tiffany swayed and shot daggers out of her squinting eyes.
    “Maybe you need to call a cab and head home Tiffany.” Abby felt sick to her stomach watching this woman direct hateful words to her.
    “Screw you. Just because my brother dumped your trampy ass, and didn’t want anything to do with your bastard kid doesn’t mean you have to take it out on my son.”
    Abby literally had to take a step back to keep from falling over. “What? You don’t know what you are talking about Tiffany.” The tears stung her eyes, and she did everything in her power to keep them from dropping before the first one fell.
    “Are you going to cry like the weak bitch you are?” The venom in her voice was unbelievable. Abby was beside herself. How could someone be so hateful? “Where do you keep your piece of shit spawn anyway?”
    That was it. She was not