Room 9 by Clifford Beck - HTML preview

Chapter 2

With the student body packed into Deering High School’s auditorium, the five teens were brought up on stage as their fellow student applauded with excitement. Although there were some who were not chosen and maintained an obvious degree of jealousy, as is usually the case for those seen as ‘sore losers’. But for the most part, the small group’s departure was recognized as a time of celebration as they prepared for what they considered to be a once in a lifetime adventure. Naturally, according to school policy, the small group was to have an adult in attendance and with the teachers busy delivering their lessons it was decided that a parent should go. Without hesitation, Kate’s mother, Elaine, stepped up to volunteer, having always admired her daughter’s artwork. Now, she would get to glimpse the path of Kate’s future and was quite eager for the group to be their way, Perhaps, more than the teens themselves. Unlike most teenagers, Kate was happy to have her mother alone for the trip, having, at times, experienced her relationship with her as more than simply parental. One might say that they occasionally seemed to be friends. However, Kate’s mother had the last say in any disagreement.