She kept Jessica late to bring her up to date on her assignments. One day after school they were on their way to Jessica’s house when Dream stopped by her apartment to get her overnight bag to stay at Jamal’s for the night. “Ms. Nelson, you have a very nice apartment,” Jessica said. “Thank you,” Dream said, smiling as she disappeared into the bedroom. She came back and found Jessica staring at her degree and her National Honor Society plaques. “Ms. Nelson, you must have been really smart in school.” “No, Jessica, I consider myself average. I just have a good work ethic.” “Are those your parents?” Jessica asked, pointing to a picture of Dream and her parents on her college graduation day. “Yes. Don’t I look like them?” “Yeah, especially your mom. You are very blessed to have such wonderful parents.” “Jessica, you are blessed as well,” Dream said. “Really?” Jessica’s eyes looked innocent and confused. “You have a wonderful father, and you have me.
