Summary

March and April

As the March chapter opens, Jessica says that Mr. Terupt has been in a coma for a few weeks. Mrs. Williams tells the class that what happened was an accident and no one’s fault, but Jessica is not sure she believes that. She is not sure who to blame – perhaps Mrs. Williams since she gave permission for the class to go outside. Luke’s mother takes him to see Mr. Terupt in the hospital. He is lying unconscious with many tubes and machines and Luke is certain he will die. As they get onto the elevator, Luke thinks that Mr. Terupt is to blame for putting too much trust in the students and letting things go too far. Jeffrey would like to see Mr. Terupt but cannot bring himself to visit him. He thinks it should be him...