Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

"Hmm... Just a little matter," Mr. Foss deflected.

Dr. Clement wasn't buying it. A little matter that had Mr. Foss rallying his troops over here?

He glanced at the folks behind Mr. Foss, Ivan and the gang. "I heard your computer science crew caused quite a stir in the medical department today?" Ivan and the others looked a bit sheepish.

They hadn't meant to create such a big misunderstanding.

"It was all just a mix-up, really," Mr. Foss chuckled awkwardly. "Just call Flora out, we've got official business with her."

Dr. Clement set his thermos down on the table. "What official business?"

Seeing Dr. Clement's stubbornness, Mr. Foss knew he had to spill the beans if he wanted to see Flora.

"Flora's got a real knack for computing. My students have been talking her up as a prodigy, and I wanted to see it for myself."

Dr. Clement's eyes widened for a moment in surprise.

He hadn't realized Flora had a talent for computing.

Foss himself had come, her talent must

she's part of the medical department. What's there for you

the prized student of the medical

your medical department's pride, the top student in the country, yours! But what's the harm in just meeting her? If you don't let me see her, I'll drop by your house tonight and tell your wife all about your love

man in his forties or fifties, still throwing

...

minutes later, Flora arrived at

on

Foss, Ivan, and the others were seeing Flora in person

person than in her photos online,

come in," Dr. Clement gestured. Once she was inside and settled, he introduced her, "This is Mr. Trevor from the computer science department,

Foss," Flora greeted

nodded

around quickly, then positioned the screen towards Flora. "Did

at the laptop screen, recognizing the homework she

nodded. "Yes,

stood up, walked over to the laptop, closed

program here. Could you