Monday Morning Part 2

7:55 AM

Students are breakfasted, bell rings, they begin their morning routines. Chat with them about their weekend, listen and offer advice.

8:30AM

Coworker Stress arrives, early, as usual, going on about something they wish they could change.

9:00AM

Coworker officially starts shift, but announces that in 2 weeks they are moving. My heart palpitates. My ears hone in for more information. I give supporting comments and ask innocent questions. No set date yet, but she goes to tell the superiors.

10:00AM

I begin to take over some aspect of the day that she usually does. She gives me dirty looks. Hey, she's gonna be leaving, I have to do this when she goes. She doesn't like that I take control.

12:00PM

I ask for her advice on something. That seems to appease her. She also placates herself by getting a student to laugh and enjoy her attention. Whatever.

3:30PM

Finally, I can go home. Maybe I'll sleep better knowing her time draws near. Am I a bad person?