jamie sitting atop, holding a large mirror, reflecting the headlights back into the car. jamie sitting there. and no vacant seats save next to her. a big space with a stage. ms. garber stands before six geeky boys, and a dozen fat girls and jamie. jamie, wearing makeup, a dress that clings, her hair pulled back. jamie, her face lovely. her eyes shining, radiating, looking directly at him. belinda getting into her car. across the room -- jamie, looking pretty in a dress, laughing with her student, isabel. mr. kelly talking with mr. reginald adams, principal of jefferson high. reverend sullivan is sitting behind his desk, examining legal-looking documents and records. he takes his glasses off, rubs his eyes.