Nice start, Barb! Reminding us of what happened in the last story helped my memory a lot. I'm wondering about Claire, though... interesting way to introduce yourself to your new classmates! laugh

Of course, now I'm going to be singing Man of La Mancha songs for about an hour after I read each part. wink

Can't wait for the next part! smile1

"You need me. You wouldn't be much of a hero without a villain. And you do love being the hero, don't you. The cheering children, the swooning women, you love it so much, it's made you my most reliable accomplice." -- Lex Luthor to Superman, Question Authority, Justice League Unlimited