“We answered the physics questions faster than anyone else in that room.”

Owen finally took a step toward his mother.

“We’re not leaving,” Owen said.

He looked straight into Claire’s eyes without blinking.

“We have a right to sit for the final test.”

Claire looked over the roof of the car at Arthur.

The debate coach polished his glasses again and gave a very small nod.

Claire slid into the driver’s seat and pulled the heavy door shut.