He went down like a cheerleader after prom.

“You knew better!” she yelled, and I spun towardmy mom. She stood, and she was c…”

“I wanted more firsts with Tod. But all I had left was a handful of lasts.”

“The world lost something when you died, Tod, and I know that wasn't easy for yo…”

“I can't believe they even bothered filling that faculty position again. They mi…”