Kat could not believe that it only took thirty minutes worth of protesting to win. Everyone was hopeful that they would save Bob, but no one expected it to happen so quickly. After Principal Benbrook left, huge wheels were set in motion.
The superintendent of schools quickly got in contact with both Ms. Ululani and Ms. Catarinas. He offered Ms. Ululani the job of principal at Edgeview, hopeful that she would set things right. The budget would need some tweaking, but he promised her whatever kind of supplies she needed.
For Ms. Catarinas the story was a little different. She broke down on the phone and explained her situation. The superintendent was mortified by Principal Benbrook’s actions.
“Don’t even worry about your review,” he told her. “My family lives in Texas and my brother is a principal down there. I’m sure we can work something out.”
As for the fourth graders at Edgeview Elementary, this was a time to party. They had made the local news and parents from all over took their complaints to the school board. Bob was safe and
‘The Rules’ were broken forever.
An impromptu celebration was had at Jacob’s house. The children danced and laughed out in the mid-November air. Only nine days ago, Bob had made his appearance. It was all because of Bob that things changed.
Kat and Lily stood off to the side of the party and watched. The girl scouts were teaching others how to make their very own Bobs. Michael was showing Fluffy off to everyone. Even Ms. Catarinas and Ms. Ululani showed up. Uncle Chad tried to work his magic with Ms. Ululani and explain exactly what went in to being the World’s Strongest Man.
Kat laughed and enjoyed the fact that she finally felt at home.
“So,” Ms. Catarinas said coming up to the friends. “It looks like my plan worked all along.”
“Plan?” Kat asked.
“For the project,” Ms. Catarinas said with a knowing smile.
“You planned for all of this to happen?” Lily asked in shock.
Ms. Catarinas laughed. “This is pretty amazing, but no. I planned for this,” she said pointing at Lily and Kat.
Lily and Kat looked at each other. Only a week ago they wouldn’t have been within ten feet of each other.
“You mean you set us up as partners on purpose?” Kat asked.
“The sticks never lie,” Ms. Catarinas said repeating herself.
Lily looked at her in disbelief. “How did you know we’d become friends?”
“I didn’t,” Ms. Catarinas said. “I could only hope.”
Kat and Lily smiled. Some teachers were just too amazing for words.
“Although I do hope your project is finished,” Ms. Catarinas said. “You present first thing Monday morning.”
Kat and Lily looked at each other with alarm. They had spent so much time trying to save Bob that they hadn’t really researched Bob. They only had today and tomorrow to finish.
“Not a problem,” Lily said.
“Definitely,” Kat agreed. “I’ve got a great partner!”
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