2 IVY Even though school was over for the year, the kids off enjoying the start to their summer break, my last teacher work day had been jam-packed with faculty meetings and cleaning out my classroom. I had an hour before I had to pick up Lily from her summer camp. Enough time for me to get some groceries so I could make dinner for me, Lily, and my great aunt, Sarah. The sky was clear for once and I hoped to eat outside on the patio. I loaded up the last box of classroom supplies and carried it to the parking lot. One of my coworkers called out, “Have a great summer, Ivy!” Smiling, I turned to reply but stopped so suddenly my mouth was left hanging open. If my coworker noticed, she didn’t say anything. Or, if she did, I didn’t hear her. I was far too focused on the two men who were bl

