"Angela Chase," Tara replies. "She's in the Monday class, you can talk to her then. And really, I don't think it was much of an inconvenience. She didn't like the assignment, and you gave her the perfect excuse to do a different one."

She looks at Archie, sympathy and concern written plainly across her face. "Archie, I will bear with you for as long as you need. Just talk to me, okay? If things are too much for you, if you need time or support, or just to talk... I want to help."