The next day, Ethan sat in his seat in class with his head down. He avoided eye contact with everyone as per usual but when the door opened, he looked up and an older woman caught his attention. She tapped Mr. Modelo on the shoulder and began saying something Ethan couldn't hear. They both looked over at him at the same time, which made Ethan shift uncomfortably in his seat.

"Ethan," Mr. Modelo called, "I would like a word with you."

"Yes, Sir?" Ethan asked, as he stood in front of his teacher and the woman he didn't know.

"This is Mrs. McKenzie," Mr. Modelo said, "she works for the corporate office."

Ethan failed to understand what Mr. Modelo was trying to say. Could the man be more specific?

"And why does this concern me?" Ethan questioned, raising an eyebrow.

"I'm glad you asked. You see-- you're clearly struggling in my class and Mrs. McKenzie has some suggestions as far as what you should do to try and pass this semester. You don't want to take summer school- do you?" Mr. Modelo inferred.

Ethan gulped and shook his head, "N-no sir."

Mrs. McKenzie smiled and took this as a sign for her to begin talking, "Here, take this," she said as she handed Ethan a thick packet titled 100 Ways to Broaden Your Mind.

Ethan huffed and reluctantly took the papers, making his way back to his seat without another word whilst trying to ignore the funny glances being shot his way.