4: Last Month

Part four of a series.



You're scared to tell people you're leaving your job. But when it comes time to sign contracts, you ask for a conference with the principal. You tell him. He's surprised—he had no idea you wrote. He says you can have your old job back any time. You smile sadly.



You're not coming back. You've come to understand that you can be a teacher and a writer at the same time, but you can't be good at both at the same time.



You've made your choice.



When you tell your friend, ...