“Awww. You take all the fun out of life.”
Kat flashed Mister Jefferson a bright smile and turned to go. As she headed for the door, he called after her from behind: “Caitlin!”
She turned her head to look at him over her shoulder. “Yes?”
“You’re a good girl.”
Kat grinned at that. She was still grinning well after she reached the street.
It was true, Kat decided. She was a good girl.
But more than that.
She was a hero.